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Rajya Sabha Passes MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026
The MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 encourages digitisation and invoice financing through TReDS, as part of an effort to enhance MSME liquidity and formalisation. It aims to facilitate quick payments and develop the digital economy. It will be successful based on the following factors: greater use of TReDS, implementation, digital literacy, and financial inclusion of MSMEs.
Investment Friendliness Index 2026: Gujarat Tops
NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index scores all 28 states and 8 Union Territories on 84 indicators across 8 pillars. Gujarat leads with 56.6 out of 100, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu follow — and no state crossed 60. Complete UPSC analysis of the methodology, rankings and reform message.
NITI Aayog Releases Investment Friendliness Index Report
The Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) by NITI Aayog is an index that measures the states and UTs on their investment-friendliness with 84 parameters across eight domains. It includes 28 states and 8 UTs and serves the purpose of promoting competitive and cooperative federalism, bringing about reforms, improving investment, and implementing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.