New Delhi, July 17 (APAC MEDIA): NITI Aayog is set to release its much-awaited Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) today.
The index aims to provide investors with a comprehensive assessment of states and union territories based on their investment ecosystem, governance, infrastructure, and ease of doing business. The report will be released by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri at an event scheduled in New Delhi.
The index is expected to serve as a key decision-making tool for domestic and global investors by evaluating states on parameters such as regulatory efficiency, availability of skilled manpower, infrastructure readiness, policy implementation, and business-friendly governance. It also seeks to encourage healthy competition among states to improve investment climates and attract higher capital inflows.
According to NITI Aayog, the initiative aligns with the government’s vision of promoting competitive and cooperative federalism while supporting the broader goal of making India a preferred global investment destination. The report is also expected to help state governments identify areas requiring policy reforms and administrative improvements to enhance investor confidence.
The Investment Friendliness Index comes at a time when India is actively pursuing manufacturing growth, foreign direct investment (FDI), and infrastructure development under the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. By providing a transparent benchmarking framework, the index is likely to assist businesses in comparing investment opportunities across states and encourage evidence-based policymaking.
Industry leaders, policymakers, and investors are expected to closely watch the report’s findings, as its rankings and recommendations could influence future investment decisions and shape state-level economic reforms in the coming years.
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