Business | Punjab
Punjab’s economy is witnessing mixed signals as industrial activity shows pockets of resilience, while businesses continue to seek policy clarity, infrastructure support and predictable regulatory frameworks.
Industry representatives point to rising input costs, skilled labour shortages and logistics challenges, even as certain sectors such as agro-processing, textiles and small manufacturing maintain steady momentum.
Key Economic Trends
- MSMEs remain the backbone of industrial employment
- Agro-based industries continue to drive regional economies
- Rising costs impacting margins for small businesses
- Infrastructure and logistics remain critical growth enablers
Sectors Under Focus
- Agro-processing: Stable demand but cost pressures
- Textiles & light manufacturing: Export-linked fluctuations
- Retail & services: Gradual recovery with cautious optimism
Industry Expectations
- Faster policy decision-making
- Improved ease of doing business
- Support for skill development
- Better access to credit for MSMEs
Why This Matters
Punjab’s economic health directly impacts employment, migration trends and state revenues. Business confidence plays a key role in long-term growth and investor interest.
What Lies Ahead
Stakeholders expect closer engagement between government and industry to address bottlenecks and unlock sustainable economic growth.