Enter search text:Gujarat emerges as top state in Niti Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index for states and UTsPTILast Updated: Jul 17, 2026, 05:43:00 PM ISTSynopsisGujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu lead NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat secured the top position due to its strong infrastructure and financial health. NITI Aayog released the report on Friday, highlighting key state performances. The investment rate in India currently stands at approximately twenty-five percent. Increased investments are crucial for boosting overall economic demand in the country.New Delhi: Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top three states in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index for states and Union Territories.According to the index report released on Friday, Gujarat topped the chart due to its strong performance in the infrastructure sector, financial health and regulatory ease.Also Read: India's forex reserves rise $964 million to $675.16 billion for week ended July 10Releasing the report, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said investment rate in India is around 25 per cent."India needs more investments as it also boosts demand," Lahiri added.Also Read: India to launch headline Index of Services Production within monthsRead More News on