Which states are leading the implementation of these reforms?

Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Tripura have been at the forefront of implementing these reforms, with most states having completed over 50% of the 23 key reforms outlined.

Who is coordinating the reform efforts at the national level?

A deregulation cell within the Cabinet Secretariat is coordinating the reform efforts with states and tracking progress in real-time.

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India Streamlines Business Rules to Boost Manufacturing

Q: What reforms is the Indian government implementing?

The Indian government is implementing a range of reforms, including extending working hours for shops and establishments, permitting women to work in hazardous industries or night shifts, lowering thresholds for factory closures, and easing land norms to allow for mixed-use development.

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Summary

States implement reforms to ease land, labor, and compliance rules
Measures include extending shop hours, allowing women in hazardous jobs
Deregulation cell in Cabinet Secretariat coordinates with states

India Streamlines Business Rules to Boost Manufacturing

In November 2025, a quiet but sweeping transformation is underway in India's industrial landscape. Nudged by the central government, many state administrations have been discarding outdated land use rules and streamlining compliance checks to make it easier to start businesses and manufacture goods.

The reforms, identified by a task force led by the Cabinet Secretary, have been swiftly implemented across several states. Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Tripura have been at the forefront of this effort, with most states having completed over 50% of the 23 key reforms outlined.

The changes include extending working hours for shops and establishments, permitting women to work in hazardous industries or night shifts, lowering thresholds for factory closures, and easing land norms to allow for mixed-use development. These practical measures have significantly increased the availability of land for manufacturing units.