India, July 16 -- justify;">The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday passed the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026, paving the way for a risk-based and trust-based business approval system that the state government says will simplify regulatory processes and encourage investment.

With the new legislation, Chhattisgarh is set to become the first state in the country to introduce a comprehensive risk-based permission framework for industries and commercial establishments.

According to the government, the Act aims to reduce compliance burdens, simplify procedures related to setting up and operating businesses, and create a faster and more transparent business environment, particularly for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)...