Known as the land of five rivers, Punjab is endowed with rich, fertile and productive agricultural land. This has been the bulwark of agricultural growth, making the state a leading food producer in the country as well as an attractive hub for the agro based industry. Historically, an agrarian economy, it is the entrepreneurial spirit of its people that transformed Punjab into a state with a strong industry base, especially MSMEs. Today, Punjab is one of the most progressive states in the country, with a strong tradition of entrepreneurship and business acumen.
The report focuses on investment climate of the state. It includes demographic and economic profile and also covers physical and social infrastructure such as health, education, power, roads, railways, airports and telecom. The study further dwells on the industrial profile, land availability and manpower availability in the state, key to favorable investment environment. It also showcases the State policies and initiatives. Finally it discusses the status of the investment in the state along with the status of foreign direct investment.