Gujarat Launches Industrial Policy 2026 with New Ultra Mega Category and 16 Thrust Sectors to Boost Investment and Employment | Current Affairs

The Gujarat Government launched its Industrial Policy 2026 on June 15 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel unveiled the policy in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. The policy aims to accelerate industrial growth, attract investment, promote innovation, and generate employment across the state.

The policy introduces a new Ultra Mega industrial unit category requiring a minimum investment of Rs 10,000 crore and at least 3,000 jobs in designated thrust sectors. Units in this category can receive incentives up to 40 per cent of capital investment through capital subsidies, interest subsidies, and power tariff support. The number of thrust sectors has been expanded from nine to 16.

New sectors added include semiconductor supply chains, nuclear power equipment, drone and robotics production, recycling industries, and heavy equipment manufacturing. The policy prioritises ease of doing business, advanced manufacturing, MSME growth, and technology adoption. GIFT City has been highlighted as a key investment zone under this framework.

Why in News: State industrial policies from high-performing states are regularly asked in SSC CGL, Banking, and Railway exams. Key facts include the policy name, launch date, venue, CM who launched it, Ultra Mega category definition, incentive percentage, and thrust sector expansion from 9 to 16.

Key Points to Remember:

Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 launched: June 15, 2026
Venue: Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar
Launched by: CM Bhupendra Patel; Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi present
New Ultra Mega category: Min Rs 10,000 crore investment + 3,000 jobs
Incentive for Ultra Mega units: Up to 40% of capital investment
Thrust sectors expanded: 9 to 16
New sectors: Semiconductor supply chains, nuclear power equipment, drone and robotics, recycling, heavy equipment
Key focus: Ease of doing business, advanced manufacturing, MSME, technology adoption
GIFT City highlighted as key investment zone
Replaces Gujarat Industrial Policy 2020

Related Static GK:

Gujarat CM (2026): Bhupendra Patel (BJP); Deputy CM: Harsh Sanghavi
Gujarat capital: Gandhinagar; largest city: Ahmedabad
GIFT City full form: Gujarat International Finance Tec-City; India's only IFSC
MSME full form: Micro Small and Medium Enterprises; governed by MSMED Act 2006
Deendayal Port, Kandla: India's largest port by cargo volume; located in Gujarat
Vibrant Gujarat Summit: Biennial investors summit; first held 2003; next edition 2027
Statue of Unity: 182 metres; Kevadiya, Gujarat; inaugurated October 31, 2018