Shimla, July 25 -- Himachal Pradesh has secured the third position among hilly and North-Eastern states in the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026 released by NITI Aayog, earning a place in the "Frontrunner" category, reflecting the state's sustained efforts to improve ease of doing business and strengthen investor confidence.
The ranking acknowledges the state government's initiatives to create a transparent, efficient and investor-friendly investment ecosystem through policy reforms and governance measures.
Expressing satisfaction over the achievement, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday, said the government had consistently focused on the Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) to enhance the ease of doing busines...