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Business NITI Index: Gujarat, Maharashtra Lead First Investment Friendliness Rankings
NITI Aayog released its first-ever Investment Friendliness Index, with Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Odisha scoring above 50. The index, based on 90 indicators and investor feedback, aims to guide state-level investment policies. NITI vice chairperson Ashok Lahiri called it a performance indicator, not a race, urging states to act amid geopolitical volatility.
Business Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index; Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Follow
NITI Aayog released its Investment Friendliness Index, ranking Gujarat first (score 56.6), Maharashtra second (53.7), and Tamil Nadu third (53.3) among large states. The index assesses 28 states and eight Union Territories across eight pillars. The report aims to strengthen competitive federalism and promote an investment-friendly ecosystem.
Trade NITI Aayog Proposes Pharma Chapter in Future FTAs, Urges India to Move Up Value Chain
NITI Aayog’s eighth Trade Watch Quarterly report proposes a dedicated pharmaceuticals chapter in future free trade agreements to help India move up the value chain. The report calls for greater regulatory transparency, stronger industry-academia tech transfer, and shared environmental compliance infrastructure. It highlights India's 65% dependence on China for critical APIs and notes India supplies 50% of Africa's, 40% of the US', and 25% of the UK's generic drug needs.
Trade India's services exports narrow gap with goods trade as overall trade grows 5.4% in Q4FY26: NITI Aayog
According to a NITI Aayog report, India's total trade grew 5.4% in Q4FY26 to $1.84 trillion. Services exports reached $421 billion in FY2026, narrowing the gap with merchandise exports of $442 billion. The services surplus rose from $47.9 billion in Q1 to $60.4 billion in Q4, offsetting the merchandise trade deficit. Pharmaceutical exports stood at $25.8 billion in 2025, with formulated drugs increasing global market share.