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New Industrial Policy 2026–2036 will focus on investment, innovation, employment and ease of doing business.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Government is working to position the national capital as a leading destination for next-generation technology industries by developing modern infrastructure, improving the business environment and creating a technology-driven industrial ecosystem. As part of the initiative, Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa held a dialogue with industry and real estate stakeholders on ‘Attracting Next-Gen Tech Industries to Delhi’.
Minister said the Delhi Government was open to partnerships, industry inputs and global best practices while framing its approach towards the capital’s next-generation industrial ecosystem. He said the government would focus on consultation, transparency, ease of doing business and sustainable growth.
“Delhi must prepare itself for the industries of the future by creating an ecosystem that promotes clean, non-polluting, technology-intensive and knowledge-based industries,” Sirsa said, adding that the government intends to leverage Delhi’s existing strengths to attract new-age businesses.
The government is seeking to capitalise on Delhi’s skilled talent pool, proximity to the international airport, extensive Metro connectivity and established services ecosystem. Sirsa said these advantages could help Delhi attract technology-intensive industries, generate quality employment and strengthen its position as a business destination.
The minister said the New Industrial Policy 2026–2036, currently under preparation, would provide a renewed framework for industrial development in Delhi. The policy is expected to incorporate best practices from other states and leading industrial destinations while taking into account Delhi’s specific strengths and constraints. It will focus on attracting high-value industries with a low environmental footprint while promoting investment, innovation, employment generation and ease of doing business.
The government has identified approximately 1,148 acres of greenfield industrial opportunities within Delhi. This includes around 920 acres in Kanjhawala Industrial Area, 147 acres in Ranikhera Industrial Area and 81 acres in Baprola Industrial Area. Ranikhera’s location along UER-II is expected to provide connectivity to major parts of Delhi and neighbouring regions.
The government is also examining the redevelopment of the eight-acre Jhandewalan Flatted Factory Complex to create modern industrial and commercial spaces suited to emerging businesses.
Sirsa said Delhi’s industrial expansion would be aligned with the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2047, with emphasis on optimal utilisation of available land and existing industrial assets. He said the government was exploring ways to transform existing industrial areas while developing new spaces that can meet the requirements of emerging sectors.
The proposed policy framework also seeks to attract Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and other knowledge-based industries. The government is examining incentives related to employment generation, rental and workspace development, digital infrastructure, certification and research and development.
Alongside the industrial policy, the Delhi Government is working on a New Start-up Policy, Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill 2026, New Export Promotion Policy and an Export Promotion Cell. The initiatives are aimed at creating a more coordinated and investor-friendly business ecosystem.
Sirsa also stressed that industrial growth must be accompanied by environmental sustainability. Referring to measures to strengthen environmental infrastructure, including the takeover and modernisation of Effluent Treatment Plants, he said the government would encourage cleaner technologies and industries committed to environmental responsibility.
“Our objective is not simply to bring more industries to Delhi. Our objective is to bring the right industries — industries that are clean, technology-driven, innovation-oriented and capable of creating high-quality employment,” Sirsa said.
Notably, the interaction was attended by Dr S.S. Yadav, Additional Chief Secretary (Industries), Saumya Saurabh, Special Commissioner (Industries), Nazuk Kumar, Managing Director of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), senior government officials, representatives of NASSCOM and leading real estate stakeholders.