NITI Aayog released its first-ever Investment Friendliness Index for Indian States on July 18, 2026, with Gujarat topping the rankings, followed by Telangana (2nd) and Karnataka (3rd). The index evaluates states on business environment, ease of doing business, infrastructure quality, investment promotion effectiveness, and industrial policy frameworks. Gujarat's top position reflects its achievements including the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, semiconductor plants (Micron, CG Semi, Tata-PSMC), GIFT City IFSC, and comprehensive industrial policy. The index aims to create healthy competition among states to attract investment.
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Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog's First-Ever Investment Friendliness Index for Indian States; Telangana 2nd, Karnataka 3rd
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- NITI Aayog released its first-ever Investment Friendliness Index for Indian States on July 18, 2026, with Gujarat topping the rankings, followed by Telangana (2nd) and Karnataka (3rd)
- The index evaluates states on business environment, ease of doing business, infrastructure quality, investment promotion effectiveness, and industrial policy frameworks
- Gujarat's top position reflects its achievements including the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, semiconductor plants (Micron, CG Semi, Tata-PSMC), GIFT City IFSC, and comprehensive industrial policy
- The index aims to create healthy competition among states to attract investment
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• NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index: Gujarat 1st, Telangana 2nd, Karnataka 3rd (July 18, 2026) • Evaluates: business environment, ease of doing business, infrastructure, investment promotion, industrial policy • Gujarat highlights: Vibrant Gujarat, semiconductor plants, GIFT City • NITI Aayog: est. January 1, 2015 (replaced Planning Commission); CEO: B.V.R. Subrahmanyam
