Maharashtra Tops NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024; Uttar Pradesh Advances

NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024 ranks Maharashtra as the top large state in export readiness, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. Uttar Pradesh made significant progress, rising to fourth place overall and leading among landlocked states, credited to reforms and export promotion policies. Among smaller states and Union Territories, Uttarakhand leads. The index assesses states on export infrastructure, policy, business ecosystem, and performance, aiming to guide targeted reforms and enhance India's global trade competitiveness.