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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.
17 Jul 2026 25 min
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EconomyPrelims + Mains
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.
27 Jul 2026 2 min