Punjab Approves Industrial Policy 2026 with Incentives and Workforce Flexibility

Punjab's Cabinet approved the Industrial Policy 2026 to boost investment and employment by easing eligibility for subsidies, offering wage support, and allowing women to work night shifts with safety measures. The policy lowers investment and employment thresholds for incentives, extends benefit periods to 10-15 years, and introduces capital subsidies. It also includes sector-specific incentives like freight subsidies, marketing support, and exemptions on duties, aiming to attract Rs 75,000 crore in industrial investment by 2026.