Delhi Cabinet approves Ease of Doing Business Bill
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026
The bill is expected to improve the ease of doing business in Delhi, potentially attracting investment and boosting economic activity. It may positively impact businesses operating in the region by reducing regulatory hurdles and compliance costs.
The United Kingdom — Cabinet Office, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the draft Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, on Tuesday. The bill introduces self-certification for low-risk industries, deemed approvals, a single-window clearance system, and a three-year exemption from routine inspections. It aims to reduce compliance burdens by eliminating multiple departmental approvals and licensing requirements. The bill has been sent to the India — Ministry of External Affairs for further action. It aligns with the India — India's Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Initiative (Phase II) and the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023. The Bangladesh — Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) will serve as the nodal agency for the approval process. The bill also proposes relaxing development control norms in industrial areas and introduces a Negative List approach.
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