Overview

• Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa unveiled the dedicated grievance forum at the Delhi Secretariat alongside representatives from more than 25 trade bodies, including the Chamber of Trade and Industries and the Delhi Manufacturers Federation.
• The government ended the decades-old requirement for an MCD license to operate industrial units, which officials described as a 75-year legacy.
• Industrial circle rates were reduced from twice residential levels to 1.5 times, narrowing a cost gap that industry groups said hindered growth.
• On-site camps to process freehold conversions are scheduled to start in October, with Sirsa pledging personal visits to oversee implementation.
• A faster single-window approval system and a Diwali Mela to showcase small-industry products are in the pipeline, as industry groups continue seeking relief on DPCC consents, layout approvals, electricity costs and GST for small manufacturers.