Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Niti Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024 Criticized
Niti Aayog, a policy think tank in India, recently released a report called the Export Preparedness Index 2024.
This report tries to measure how ready different states in India are to export goods.
The report looks at many things like infrastructure, policies, and business environment.
However, some experts say the report misses important big-picture factors.
For example, things like trade deals, exchange rates, and national policies are very important for exports but are not controlled by individual states.
The report also doesn't fully consider the impact of new technologies like AI on future exports.
Despite its flaws, the report can help states identify areas where they need to improve.
But experts suggest that focusing on future trends and technologies might be more useful.
The report also highlights specific issues in Maharashtra, such as high operational costs, logistics constraints, and environmental compliance challenges, which are affecting its export competitiveness.
Niti Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index 2024 to measure states' export readiness.
The report is criticized for lacking a macroeconomic perspective on export success.
Key factors like trade deals, exchange rates, and national policies are beyond state control.
The report overlooks the impact of new technologies like AI on future exports.
Despite its flaws, the report can help states identify areas for improvement.
- Who
- Niti Aayog
- What
- Released the Export Preparedness Index 2024
- When
- January 19, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To measure the export readiness of different states in India
Supporters of the Index
Critics of the Index
Scope of the Index
Supporters of the Index
The index provides a useful framework for states to assess and improve their export readiness.
Critics of the Index
The index lacks a macroeconomic perspective and overlooks critical factors like trade deals and exchange rates.
Impact of External Factors
Supporters of the Index
The index highlights state-specific issues that can be addressed at the state level.
Critics of the Index
The index does not adequately consider the impact of external factors such as national policies and global trade dynamics.
Future Technologies
Supporters of the Index
The index can be a starting point for states to identify areas for improvement.
Critics of the Index
The index does not fully consider the impact of new technologies like AI on future exports.
- Report Name
- Export Preparedness Index 2024
- Organization
- Niti Aayog
- Release Date
- January 19, 2026
- Pillars
- 4 pillars with 13 sub-pillars and 70 parameters
- States Classified
- 17 large states and the rest
- Key Criticism
- Lack of macroeconomic perspective on export success
- Example of External Factor
- 50% import duty by the US on non-services, non-pharma exports from India
- Future Consideration
- Impact of AI and advanced robotics on exports
