Chhattisgarh passes Bill to boost business
The Chhattisgarh Assembly has passed the Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, to simplify regulatory processes for businesses. The legislation introduces a risk-based approval system aimed at reducing compliance burdens for MSMEs.
Why it matters
This reform represents a significant shift in state-level economic policy, potentially serving as a model for other Indian states to improve their investment climate.
The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday (July 16, 2026) passed the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, aimed at reducing procedural hurdles and simplifying business establishment in the State.
In a statement, a government official said the Bill makes the State to become the first in the country to implement a risk- and trust-based business permission system.
“The Bill aims to simplify business establishment and operational procedures, reduce unnecessary compliances and create a faster, transparent and investor-friendly ecosystem, particularly for MSMEs. Industries and commercial establishments will be classified according to their size and risk profile, allowing low-risk businesses to secure quicker approvals while retaining technical scrutiny and physical inspections for high-risk projects,” the statement said.
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