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Investment Friendliness Index 2026: Gujarat Tops
NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index scores all 28 states and 8 Union Territories on 84 indicators across 8 pillars. Gujarat leads with 56.6 out of 100, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu follow — and no state crossed 60. Complete UPSC analysis of the methodology, rankings and reform message.