One Portal, Many Possibilities: Modi’s Push for Seamless Business Entry

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on his third term, the government is sharpening its focus on simplifying business licensing and compliance, aiming to unlock growth for startups, MSMEs, and foreign investors. With a renewed push for ease of doing business, Modi 3.0 is expected to dismantle legacy bottlenecks and usher in a more agile regulatory regime.

Decriminalization of Business Laws

Modi 3.0 is accelerating efforts to decriminalize minor business infractions, replacing jail terms with monetary penalties.
This includes reforms to outdated colonialera statutes that penalize standard business practices.

Unified Licensing Framework

A singlewindow clearance system is being expanded to cover more sectors, reducing the need for multiple approvals.
The government is also working on digitizing and integrating statelevel licenses into a central portal.

MSME & Startup Boost

The GENESIS program and angel tax abolition are part of a broader strategy to streamline registration and funding access for small businesses.
A dedicated credit guarantee scheme and simplified compliance norms are in the pipeline.

FDI & Global Alignment

100% FDI in select sectors and custom duty rationalization are being used to attract global players.
India’s licensing reforms are being aligned with OECD benchmarks to improve global competitiveness.

Budget 2025 Expectations

Industry anticipates further compliance rationalization, especially for environmental and labor clearances.
A new Business Compliance Index may be introduced to track statelevel reforms.

Modi 3.0’s licensing reforms aim to replace red tape with red carpet—making India not just easier, but smarter to do business in.

Source: Invest India, The Sunday Guardian, YourStory