Reinforcing global investor confidence in Haryana’s pro-business governance, the Dubai-headquartered Sharaf Group of Companies is set to launch its third major project in the state, further strengthening trade ties between India and the UAE. This upcoming venture will be established in Rewari district, with a focus on logistics and retail infrastructure. The development is expected to significantly boost economic activity in the region and generate employment opportunities for the local youth, underscoring the effectiveness of Haryana’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) reforms.
In a key meeting held at Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh, Major General Sharafuddin Sharaf, Founder of Sharaf Group and Chairman of the UAE-India Business Council, met with Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini to express his group’s appreciation for the state’s favorable investment climate. During the interaction, Sharaf extended a personal invitation to the Chief Minister to inaugurate another Sharaf Group initiative in village Dheerpur, Kurukshetra. This project would add to the company’s existing presence in Palwal district, where it has already operationalized a significant business unit.
The meeting was also attended by Mr. Pawan Choudhary, Advisor to the Department of Foreign Cooperation, Government of Haryana, alongside Captain Ashwini Nair and Ms. Shashi Gupta of Hind Terminals Pvt Ltd—Sharaf Group’s Indian subsidiary. Major General Sharaf conveyed his deep interest in not only expanding the group’s footprint in Haryana but also in supporting the employment aspirations of the state’s skilled workforce. He assured the Chief Minister that the Sharaf Group, with the collaboration of Haryana’s Foreign Cooperation Department, will actively facilitate overseas employment for local youth in Dubai and other countries where the group operates.
Responding positively, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini affirmed the state government’s complete support for the group’s ongoing and future ventures. He emphasized that Haryana has taken significant steps to create a favorable business environment through a series of systemic reforms. These include the establishment of a dedicated Foreign Cooperation Department, the introduction of a single-window clearance system, labor law relaxations, and faster environmental clearance mechanisms. These strategic measures have positioned Haryana as a prime destination for both domestic and international investments.
Sharaf Group, a diversified global conglomerate headquartered in Dubai, is channeling its investments in India through Hind Terminals Pvt Ltd (HTPL). The company has already invested over ₹2,500 crore in the development of multimodal logistics parks, inland container depots, and rail operations across India. It now plans to further invest at least ₹1,000 crore over the next two to three years to expand and upgrade these facilities. The new investment will include development of advanced logistics infrastructure and improved connectivity, which is critical to supporting India’s growing supply chain demands.
HTPL’s operations span various sectors including rail-road transportation, third-party logistics, multimodal agro logistics parks, inland container depots, and cold chain systems for perishable goods. The company’s current ventures have created direct employment for approximately 300 people and indirect employment for over 2,000 individuals. The proposed expansion is projected to generate an additional 200 direct jobs and create indirect opportunities for nearly 1,000 more people, thereby supporting inclusive growth and skill development in the state.
The decision by Sharaf Group to scale up its investments in Haryana is a direct endorsement of the state’s economic vision under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. It highlights Haryana’s emergence as a logistics and industrial hub, offering strategic connectivity, policy stability, and investor-friendly governance. This also reflects the success of the government’s continued engagement with global business leaders and its commitment to enabling job creation and sustainable development through private sector participation.
The presence of the Chairman of the UAE-India Business Council in this strategic discussion reflects the growing trust between the two economies and signals an optimistic trajectory for future bilateral trade. With the Sharaf Group’s continued expansion, Haryana is well poised to attract more global investment and emerge as a model state for ease of doing business in India.
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