Niti Aayog Fiscal Health Index 2026 Ranks Odisha, Goa, Jharkhand Highest; Kerala, West Bengal Lowest

Niti Aayog's Fiscal Health Index 2026 ranks Odisha as the top-performing Indian state in fiscal management, followed by Goa and Jharkhand. The report assesses 18 major states on indicators like expenditure quality, revenue mobilisation, and debt sustainability. While Odisha scored 73.1, Kerala, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, and Punjab ranked lowest due to rising debt and fiscal deficits. Goa's strong fiscal position is supported by balanced capital expenditure and strategic resource allocation.