Rajinder Gupta's Tenure Extended as Vice Chairman of Punjab Economic Policy & Planning Board
Babushahi Bureau | Chandigarh, June 6, 2025
The Punjab Government has officially extended the tenure of industrialist Rajinder Gupta as Vice Chairman of the Economic Policy and Planning Board, in the rank of Cabinet Minister, for another three years. The extension, effective from August 23, 2025, will continue till August 22, 2028, according to an official notification issued by the Department of Planning.
The order notes that Gupta will continue to serve on the same terms and conditions as per the earlier appointment dated August 23, 2022.
The extension was granted with the approval of the Chief Minister of Punjab, reaffirming the government’s confidence in Gupta’s leadership and policy vision for the state’s economic and developmental planning.
Who is Rajinder Gupta?
Rajinder Gupta is a well-known name in India’s industrial, business and policy landscape. He is the Founder and Chairman of Trident Group, a USD multi-billion conglomerate with a strong presence in textiles, paper, chemicals, and energy. Under his leadership, Trident has grown into one of the leading players in global home textiles and one of the largest towel manufacturers in the world.
Gupta is widely recognized for his contribution to entrepreneurship, employment generation, and rural industrialization, particularly in Punjab and central India. He is also a former Chairman of the Punjab Cricket Association and has been associated with several public policy and advisory roles in the past.
His previous term as Vice Chairman saw key inputs in the formulation of Punjab’s industrial policy, investment promotion, infrastructure development, and sustainable economic strategies.
Role of the Economic Policy and Planning Board
The Economic Policy and Planning Board plays a pivotal role in assisting the Punjab Government in strategic planning, macroeconomic policy formulation, sectoral growth plans, and investment facilitation. As Vice Chairman, Gupta will continue to guide the board’s vision for economic revival and inclusive growth in Punjab.
The move comes at a critical time when Punjab is aiming to attract fresh investments, expand employment opportunities, and accelerate infrastructure projects through public-private collaboration.