NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026: Gujarat Tops
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Economy
Why in news
NITI Aayog released its first Investment Friendliness Index 2026, ranking all 36 states and UTs. Gujarat emerged as the top investment destination, highlighting its business-friendly policies.
Background
The index is part of NITI Aayog's efforts to promote competitive federalism and improve ease of doing business. It evaluates states on investment attractiveness based on policy, infrastructure, and governance.
Key facts
NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026 ranks all 36 states and UTs.
Gujarat topped the index as the most investment-friendly destination.
The index aims to foster competitive federalism and attract investments.
It assesses states on parameters like policy environment, infrastructure, and governance.
The ranking is part of India's vision towards Viksit Bharat (developed India).
Prelims pointers
- NITI Aayog
- Investment Friendliness Index 2026
- Gujarat
- Viksit Bharat
- Competitive Federalism
Mains angles
- Discuss the role of NITI Aayog in promoting competitive federalism through indices like Investment Friendliness Index.
- Critically examine how state-level investment friendliness impacts India's overall economic growth and development.
- Analyze the parameters used in the Investment Friendliness Index and their relevance to ease of doing business.