NITI Aayog Consultation on Compliance Bottlenecks in Heavy Industries
On 1 April 2026, our Managing Partner, Mr. Hitender Mehta, represented ASSOCHAM at a Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on the theme “Compliance Bottlenecks – Heavy Industries Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)” at NITI Aayog, New Delhi. The meeting was convened at the behest of the High-Level Committee (HLC) on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms (NFRR), which is tasked with reviewing non-financial sector regulations administered by the Central Government and developing a modern, flexible, and trust-based regulatory framework.
The session was chaired by Rajeev Singh Thakur, Adviser, NITI Aayog, and witnessed participation from senior officials, industry associations, and chambers of commerce. The discussion focused on deregulation, with a specific emphasis on reducing compliance burdens across various laws, distinct from penal provisions.
The ASSOCHAM delegation shared practical, on-ground challenges, highlighted key issues, and offered actionable recommendations to streamline the regulatory ecosystem, aligned with the broader objective of enhancing ease of doing business in India.
The delegation comprised eminent professionals and industry experts, including Dr. Akhil Prasad, Geetika Anand, Dr. Navrang Saini, Sidharth Prasad, our Managing Partner, Mr. Hitender Mehta, and Yatika Gupta.
Our Managing Partner, Mr. Hitender Mehta, contributed to the discussion by highlighting compliance challenges faced by the SEZ and industrial sectors and emphasizing the need for a simplified, transparent, and industry-friendly regulatory framework. The discussion reinforced the importance of consultative and inclusive policymaking to address evolving industry requirements.
This engagement reflects a continued commitment of ASSOCHAM to supporting regulatory reforms and fostering a conducive business environment in India.
