Archive · 15 Jan 2026
NITI Aayog Releases Export Preparedness Index 2024
NITI Aayog, a think tank in India, released a report called the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024.
This report checks how ready different states and areas in India are for exporting goods.
Maharashtra was the top state in the large states category, while Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir were among the top in the small states category.
The report looks at things like how good the infrastructure is, how easy it is to do business, and how well the states are performing in exports.
The goal is to help states improve and do better in global trade.
The report also talks about the importance of districts and suggests ways to make exports stronger and create more jobs.
Uttar Pradesh, a landlocked state, made a significant leap to the fourth position, showcasing its export potential and the effectiveness of its export-promotion policies.
Telangana, with a score of 57.14, was ranked eighth, highlighting its industrial strength in pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and agriculture.
Andhra Pradesh, with a score of 60.65, was ranked fifth, known for its strong export-driven economy, particularly in seafood and pharmaceuticals.
Maharashtra ranked first among large states in the Export Preparedness Index 2024.
Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir topped the rankings among small states and North Eastern States/Union Territories.
States and UTs were categorized into Leaders, Challengers, and Aspirers for peer learning and policy interventions.
The EPI 2024 framework includes four pillars: Export Infrastructure, Business Ecosystem, Policy and Governance, and Export Performance.
Uttar Pradesh achieved a remarkable fourth position overall and first among landlocked states, highlighting its export potential and policy effectiveness.
- Who
- NITI Aayog
- What
- Released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
- When
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Where
- India (across States and Union Territories)
- Why
- To measure export readiness and drive India’s global trade ambitions
- Top Performing Large States
- Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh
- Top Performing Small States
- Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Goa
- Categories Assessed
- Large States, Small States, North Eastern States, Union Territories
- Classification
- Leaders, Challengers, Aspirers
- EPI Pillars
- Export Infrastructure, Business Ecosystem, Policy and Governance, Export Performance
- New Dimensions in 2024
- Macroeconomic stability, cost competitiveness, human capital, access to finance, MSME ecosystem
- Total Indicators
- 70
- Release Date
- Wednesday, January 14, 2026
- Uttar Pradesh's Achievement
- Fourth position overall and first among landlocked states
- Telangana's Score
- 57.14
- Telangana's Industrial Strength
- Pharmaceutical hubs, industrial clusters, skilled workforce, start-up ecosystem
- Telangana's Export Opportunities
- Electric vehicle manufacturing, aerospace and defence, agriculture exports
- Andhra Pradesh's Score
- 60.65
- Andhra Pradesh's Export Basket
- Seafood, pharmaceuticals, rice, tobacco, sugar, chillies, motor vehicles, ferroalloys, petroleum products
- Andhra Pradesh's Export Value (2023–24)
- ₹1.6 lakh crore
Sources
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