Archive · 26 Jul 2026
NITI Aayog Launches Investment Friendliness Index 2026
NITI Aayog, a policy think tank in India, has introduced a new index called the Investment Friendliness Index 2026.
This index looks at all 28 states and 8 union territories in India to see which places are good for investors.
It checks things like how easy it is to start a business, how supportive the government is, and other important factors.
The goal is to encourage states to improve and make themselves more attractive to investors.
This index is part of a broader effort to make India a better place for business and investment.
Another related index, the Fiscal Health Index 2026, was also released by NITI Aayog.
NITI Aayog launched the Investment Friendliness Index 2026 to evaluate investment attractiveness in 28 states and 8 union territories.
The index aims to foster competitive and cooperative federalism by encouraging best practices and continuous reforms.
It evaluates various factors that make a state attractive for investors and the challenges they face.
The index is part of a broader effort to improve India's investment climate.
NITI Aayog also released the Fiscal Health Index 2026 alongside the Investment Friendliness Index.
- Who
- NITI Aayog
- What
- Launched the Investment Friendliness Index 2026
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India (covering 28 states and 8 union territories)
- Why
- To evaluate and promote investment-friendly practices among states and union territories
Proponents of the Index
Critics of the Index
Effectiveness of the Index
Proponents of the Index
The index promotes competitive federalism and encourages states to adopt best practices for attracting investments.
Critics of the Index
Critics argue that the index may not accurately reflect the ground realities and could be influenced by political factors.
- Organization
- NITI Aayog
- Index Name
- Investment Friendliness Index 2026
- Coverage
- 28 states and 8 union territories
- Purpose
- Evaluates investment attractiveness and challenges faced by investors
- Related Index
- Fiscal Health Index 2026