Industrial Development in Karnataka: Policy Evolution, Sectoral Challenges, and Future Prospects
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Karnataka has consistently ranked among India’s most industrially advanced states, known for its innovation, investment inflows, and diversified industrial base. In recent years, the state government has introduced a series of refined industrial policies, the latest being the Industrial Policy 2025–30. This policy aims to tackle previous bottlenecks, promote growth across both emerging and traditional sectors, ensure balanced regional development, and integrate sustainability into industrial planning. This paper examines the Industrial Development in Karnataka: Policy Evolution, Sectoral Challenges, and Future Prospects It further explores the key challenges facing the sector, particularly in terms of infrastructure gaps and ease of doing business. The analysis draws primarily on secondary data, complemented by insights from field observations to provide a grounded understanding of the state’s industrial landscape.
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