The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Industrial Policy 2026, a 10-year roadmap that will allocate Rs 1,000 crore between 2026-27 and 2030-31 to promote industrial development, attract investment and generate employment in the capital. The policy places clean industries, advanced technology, specialised services and modern manufacturing at the centre of Delhi’s next industrial growth phase.
The funding will be provided through the Mukhyamantri Udyamshree Yojana. According to officials, the policy is intended to modernise existing industrial units while supporting new investment in sectors considered critical to Delhi’s future economy. The government has identified 10 priority sectors: information technology, Global Capability Centres, data centres, healthcare, research and development, urban logistics, the circular economy, precision manufacturing, skill development and technological modernisation of micro, small and medium enterprises.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the policy seeks to position Delhi as a hub for advanced technology, specialised services and modern manufacturing. The government said it would focus on non-polluting, high-value industries and use Delhi’s corporate headquarters, educational institutions, research centres, skilled workforce and proximity to major markets to strengthen the industrial ecosystem.
Businesses in the priority sectors will be eligible for incentives covering capital investment, office rentals, recruitment, research, certification, technological upgrades, energy conservation and skill development. The policy also proposes higher incentive ceilings for women-led enterprises. In information technology and digital services, eligible companies can receive up to Rs 10 crore for digital infrastructure investment, rising to Rs 12 crore for women-led enterprises. The sector will also receive support for bandwidth, cloud services, rentals and new recruitment.
Global Capability Centres will have an investment incentive ceiling of Rs 50 crore, or Rs 60 crore for women-led enterprises. Support will also be available for research and development, certification and workspace development. Data centres will qualify for incentives linked to capital investment, water-efficient cooling systems and data security-related expenditure. In healthcare, eligible capital investments can receive incentives of up to Rs 10 crore, while hospitals with at least 1,000 beds can receive assistance of up to Rs 100 crore. The policy also includes support for healthcare certifications and the recruitment of specialist doctors.
For MSMEs, the proposed incentive for technological modernisation is capped at Rs 5 crore and rises to Rs 7 crore for women-led enterprises. Additional assistance will cover energy-efficiency improvements, rooftop solar systems and apprenticeships. The policy also promotes recycling, organic-waste processing, e-waste management, precision manufacturing and industry-linked skill development.
The implementation framework includes Invest Delhi as a dedicated agency and single point of contact for investors. It will guide businesses through site selection, approvals, incentive disbursal and grievance redressal. The Delhi Udyog Mitra Portal is expected to support the process by making clearances simpler, faster and more transparent. The policy also envisages redevelopment of industrial areas and modernisation of existing industrial units. The government’s stated implementation period runs from 2026-27 to 2030-31 for the scheme’s Rs 1,000-crore allocation.
