**EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image received on June 11, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, in New Delhi. Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, NITI Aayog Vice Chairperson Ashok Kumar Lahiri also seen. (PMO via PTI Photo) (PTI06_11_2026_000083B)
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New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI) Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have emerged as the top three states in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index for states and Union Territories.
According to the index report released on Friday, Gujarat topped the chart due to its strong performance in the infrastructure sector, financial health and regulatory ease.
Releasing the report, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri said investment rate in India is around 25 per cent.
" India needs more investments as it also boosts demand," Lahiri added. PTI BKS ANU ANU
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