Gujarat Government Announces New Taluka Classification Under Industrial Policy 2026
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The Gujarat Industries and Mines Department has approved a new classification of talukas to determine industrial incentives under the Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026.
The new classification was notified through a government resolution issued on September 8, replacing the three-category system used under the Gujarat Industrial Policy-2020.
Under the new framework, talukas across the state have been divided into Category-A and Category-B for extending benefits to eligible industrial units.
130 Talukas in Category-A, 138 in Category-B
According to the new classification, 130 talukas have been placed in Category-A, while 138 talukas have been included in Category-B.
The classification covers talukas across all districts, including major industrial centres such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot.
The revised system will determine the level and nature of incentives available to industrial units under various schemes introduced through the new industrial policy.
Three Categories Replaced
Under the previous Gujarat Industrial Policy-2020, 251 talukas had been divided into Category-I, Category-II and Category-III for determining incentives under different schemes.
With the introduction of the Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026, the state government decided that the existing classification needed to be revised to align with the objectives and provisions of the new policy.
The latest resolution therefore replaces the earlier classification with a two-category structure.
Incentives to Follow Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026
The Industries and Mines Department has clarified that the incentive package available to an industrial unit will be governed by the provisions, eligibility criteria and conditions prescribed under the relevant scheme of the Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026.
This means the new taluka classification will form part of the framework used to assess benefits available to industrial projects under the state's latest industrial policy.
Finance Department Gives Approval
The decision has also received concurrence from the Gujarat Finance Department.
The Finance Department gave its approval through a note dated August 10, 2026, paving the way for the Industries and Mines Department to issue the revised classification.
The new classification is expected to serve as the basis for implementing industrial incentive schemes under the Gujarat Industrial Policy-2026 across the state.
