Mann Government’s Industrial Takeoff. Oaykay Metcorp’s ₹309 crore hand tools plant to make Punjab the world’s new manufacturing centre.

Chandigarh, October 9, 2025: Punjab has been the breadbasket of India for centuries. But now the time has come for Punjab to also be called the industry provider. The Bhagwant Mann government’s clear goal is to make Punjab dependent not just on agriculture, but also on industry. Recently, Jalandhar’s renowned company Oaykay Metcorp has made a major announcement in Punjab. The company is making a massive investment of ₹309 crore in a new factory to manufacture hand tools here.

₹309 crore! This is not just an amount, it is the key to prosperity for thousands of families in Punjab. This investment is a ray of hope for every young person who has been yearning for a good job.

The tools that Oaykay Metcorp makes—wrenches, pliers, hammers—these are not just pieces of iron. They are symbols of skill and hard work. This factory will give Punjab’s craftsmen and engineers an international platform for their talent. The Mann government’s business-friendly environment, such as the ‘Invest Punjab’ system and quick approvals, is proof that work is now respected in Punjab, not red tape.

The dream that Bhagwant Mann’s government has envisioned to make Punjab the king of industries once again is now becoming visible. This major investment by a homegrown company like Oaykay Metcorp confirms that change is coming. This ₹309 crore factory will build a strong foundation on which a new and prosperous Punjab will stand.

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has created such an atmosphere in Punjab that industrialists are no longer afraid to come here, but happily invest. He has created systems like the ‘Fast Track Portal’, which makes it quick and easy to get approval for setting up factories. When the government’s intentions are clear, such big investments come automatically. This shows that the Punjab government doesn’t just talk, but delivers results.

Oaykay Metcorp’s tools are famous worldwide. When this new and large factory starts, the “Made in Punjab” tools made here will go from America to Europe. This will spread the skill and hard work of our craftsmen around the world. Punjab will be known not just for agriculture, but also for making ‘quality tools’. This will be a matter of pride for our state. This ₹309 crore investment is just the beginning. It shows that Punjab is ready to once again become a major industrial hub.

This investment is not just economic, it is also emotional. It is a gift to all hardworking Punjabis who have been waiting for a golden tomorrow for years. When this factory starts, there won’t just be the noise of machines everywhere, but the echo of progress. This echo will be of Punjab’s future, which will now be filled with employment, industry and prosperity.

Under the leadership of the Bhagwant Mann government, this step is taking Punjab once again towards becoming an ‘industrial powerhouse’. This investment proves that the slogan “Invest in Best” is coming true, and Punjab has truly become the best place to invest.