Shimla, July 26 -- Himachal Pradesh secured third position among hilly and North-Eastern States and in 'frontrunner' category in the latest Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026, released by NITI Aayog. "The position attained reflects sustained efforts of the state government towards improving the ease of doing business, strengthening investor confidence through various policy tools," said industries minister, Harshwardhan Chauhan . CM Sukhvinder Sukhu said, "Our government has consistently focussed on business reforms action plan, thereby enhancing ease of doing business. The state's top ranking reflects the success of our reform-oriented approach and commitment towards creating a transparent, efficient and investor-friendly ecosystem." Himachal secured first rank in infrastructure pillar reflecting strong performance in logistics and digital connectivity.htc...