Gandhinagar, July 18 -- Gujarat has secured the top position among India's major States in NITI Aayog's first-ever Investment Friendliness Index 2026, reaffirming its standing as the country's leading investment destination.

According to the release, the State achieved the highest score of 56.6, ahead of Maharashtra (53.7) and Tamil Nadu (53.3), in an assessment of 17 major States. The ranking reflects Gujarat's sustained commitment to creating a transparent, efficient and investor-friendly business environment under the leadership of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

The Investment Friendliness Index evaluates States across 84 indicators under eight key pillars, covering every stage of the investment lifecycle from policy and gov...