Chandigarh , September 30 – Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Naib Singh Saini said that the goal of strengthening Haryana’s own fiscal system will not be achieved by increasing tax rates , but through expansion of tax base , better compliance , prevention of revenue loss and effective use of modern technology. The government’s clear goal is to increase the fiscal capacity of the state without putting additional burden on honest taxpayers .
Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini was addressing the inaugural session of the National Conference organized on Wednesday to analyze and strengthen ‘ Haryana’s own tax-fiscal system ‘ for Developed Haryana 2047. The conference organized by Swaran Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management ( SJHIFM) was attended by Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India Dr. V. Ananth Nageswaran , Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department Mr. Arun Gupta , Commissioner and Secretary, Excise and Taxation Department Mrs. Ashima Brar , Director General, SJHIFM Dr. Raj Nehru and Advisor Mr. N.K. Bishnoi along with policy makers , tax administrators , economists , educationists and technical experts.
Chief Minister Mr. Naib Singh Saini said that the ultimate objective of a strong fiscal system is not just to collect more revenue but also to improve the lives of the common people by providing better roads , schools , hospitals and public services. He said that it is the priority of the government to ensure that the taxpayer gets clear information about the rules and procedures and that tax compliance is easy and transparent for him .
SGST Collection Increases by 29 Percent:
The Chief Minister said that in the first five months of the current financial year , from April to August , Haryana’s State Goods and Services Tax ( SGST) collection has increased by 29 percent to Rs 24,662 crore. Last year, during the same period, this collection was Rs 19,174 crore. In August 2026 too, Haryana’s SGST collection registered a growth of 21 percent , while the national average growth was 13 percent.
He said that Haryana’s share in the total GST taxpayers of the country is less than 4 percent , but the state’s contribution to the total GST collection of the country is about 7.7 percent. Now the need is to convert this increase into sustainable financial capacity.
Revenue base will increase with economic growth:
The Chief Minister said that Haryana has rapidly moved from an agro-dominated economy to an industry and service sector based economy. The Global Capability Centre in Gurugram , IT , Artificial Intelligence and advanced services are expanding. The India International Horticulture Market in Gannaur , IMT, automobile manufacturing investments in Kharkhoda and industrial and logistics projects in Rewari , Hisar and other areas are giving a new impetus to the modern activities of the state.
He said that traditional MSME clusters like the textile industry of Panipat , the scientific equipment industry of Ambala , the steel industry of Hisar , the plywood industry of Yamunanagar and the nut-bolt and auto-component industry of Rohtak are also important pillars of the state’s economic strength. The Chief Minister said that every new industry , investment and venture creates opportunities for employment as well as a new revenue base.
Target of 10 percent by 2030 and 15 percent by 2047 :
Chief Minister Shri Naib Singh Saini said that compared to the economic potential of the state, Haryana’s own tax revenue is currently less than 7 percent of GSDP. The target has been set to take it to 10 percent by the year 2030 and 15 percent by the year 2047. He clarified that this target will not be achieved by increasing tax rates. Therefore, emphasis will be laid on increasing the efficiency , coverage and productivity of the existing fiscal system , expanding the tax base , promoting compliance and preventing revenue loss . He said that the base should not be increased , the burden should not be increased , compliance should be increased. He said that since Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took over the reins of the country , the confidence of external investors in India has increased. The path to a developed India will be clear only from a developed Haryana.
One-time settlement period extended till November 30 :
The Chief Minister said that the ‘ Haryana One-Time Settlement Scheme , 2026′ has been implemented to resolve old pending tax disputes. Its objective is to settle old cases and reduce unnecessary litigation. About 1 lakh 15 thousand traders had taken the benefit of the scheme in the year 2025. For the convenience of traders, the period of this year’s scheme has been extended to November 30. He said that the registration and mutation processes are being made digital , transparent and timely through ‘ Paperless Registration 2.0′ and ‘ Auto Mutation System ‘ .
Tax administration will be modernized with AI and data analysis:
The Chief Minister said that the future fiscal system should be data-driven and enabled by modern technology. GST , registration , transport , electricity , urban development and other government systems can be linked to create a comprehensive picture of economic activities. This will help in identifying revenue opportunities and gaps. He said that artificial intelligence , machine learning , advanced data analytics and integrated databases can be used to identify risks , prevent revenue loss and improve compliance. However , the purpose of technology should not be just surveillance , but also to provide better services to honest taxpayers.
Action plan made keeping the taxpayer at the center:
The Chief Minister invited the experts at the conference to prepare a clear action plan for the next one-two years on immediate measures, medium-term reforms, future technology and data systems and necessary institutional changes. He said that the taxpayer should be at the centre of the entire action plan. There should be better coordination among all departments , the citizen ‘s time should be saved , his uncertainty should be reduced and he should get better facilities. The citizen who pays taxes honestly should get respect and there should be effective provisions against those who do not follow the rules.
The Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary mentioned the important initiative:
Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister and Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, Mr. Arun Gupta said that it is necessary to strengthen and expand the resources of the state to realize the goal of ‘ Developed India-Developed Haryana ‘ . He said that the resources of the state are mainly received from the Government of India through grants and assistance , loans and its own revenue. In such a situation, this conference is an important initiative towards increasing the state’s own revenue , making the revenue collection mechanism more effective and removing the potential shortcomings in the fiscal system by making necessary changes at the policy level . He said that by taking the guidance and suggestions received in the conference forward at the policy level, concerted efforts will be made to strengthen the revenue resources of the state and strengthen the economic structure of Haryana.
Chief Economic Advisor lauds Haryana’s economic potential:
Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India Dr. V. Ananth Nageswaran underlined the economic potential of Haryana and said that the state has the potential , economic dynamism , strong industrial base , entrepreneurial spirit and good governance to achieve the target of becoming a $ 1.5 trillion economy by 2047. He described Haryana as one of the leading examples of India’s manufacturing sector and said that the state is setting an example for other states in simplifying regulations and reducing the burden of compliance. He also stressed on trust -based and risk-based regulations and encouraging small and medium enterprises.
Dr. V Ananth Nageswaran said that almost half of Haryana’s revenue is due to the state GST and of this, 51 percent is from the business done in the state and 49 percent is from the IGST , which he called a health mission.
Dr. Raj Nehru told the conference the important link:
Suvarna Jayanti Haryana Institute for Fiscal Management Director General Dr. Raj Nehru said that this conference will prove to be an important link in the direction of discussing the necessary aspects and adopting the suggestions of experts to fulfill the Central Government’s goal of Developed India 2047 , making Haryana a 1.5 trillion economy , creating 50 lakh new jobs and fulfilling the concept of good governance .
