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Gujarat tops NITI first Investment Friendliness Index 2026

NITI Aayog’s inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026 places Gujarat first among 17 major States.

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Samachar Pathshala Desk
19 Jul 2026 · 1 min
An industrial corridor with factory sheds, warehouse stacks, and a single-window clearance desk in a state government office setting.
Key takeaways
  • The index assesses State investment climate across 84 indicators and eight pillars covering the investment lifecycle.
  • Gujarat is ranked first among 17 major States in the inaugural index.
  • The Chief Minister’s Office links Gujarat’s position to policy stability, investor-oriented governance, single-window clearances, time-bound approvals, and reduced labour disruption.

What happened

NITI Aayog’s inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026 ranked Gujarat first among 17 major States. The ranking places Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu behind Gujarat.

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