Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026, Beating Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
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Why in news
NITI Aayog released its first Investment Friendliness Index 2026, ranking Gujarat as the top-performing state among 17 major states for its investor-centric governance.
Background
Gujarat scored 56.6 out of 17 states, surpassing Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3). The index evaluates 84 indicators across 8 pillars, including policy, infrastructure, and fiscal management.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNITI Aayog is the nodal agency responsible for the Investment Friendliness Index 2026.
- FactGujarat scored 56.6 in the Investment Friendliness Index 2026.
- PlaceDholera Special Investment Region (SIR) and GIFT City are key industrial hubs in Gujarat.
- BodyiNDEXTb (Industrial Extension Bureau) provides single-window facilitation in Gujarat.
For Mains
Q. Analyze how state-level industrial policies and infrastructure development contribute to India's goal of becoming a global manufacturing hub.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory Ease: Single-window systems like iNDEXTb reduce transaction costs and bureaucratic friction for new entrants.
- Infrastructure Synergy: Development of 'plug-and-play' ecosystems in SIRs and GIFT City accelerates project implementation timelines.
Keywords: Ease of Doing Business · Single-Window System · Plug-and-Play Infrastructure · Fiscal Prudence · Industrial Policy
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