Maharashtra Tops NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024, Surpasses Tamil Nadu

• Maharashtra has emerged as the leading state in NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, surpassing Tamil Nadu.
• The EPI 2024 assesses states' readiness for exports, aligning with India's target of $1 trillion in exports by 2030 and 'Developed India 2047' vision.
• NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam highlighted the importance of strengthening export frameworks, reducing costs, and formulating clear policies.
• The 2024 edition introduces new topics like economic stability, cost competitiveness, human skill capacity, financial facilities, and small industries.
• Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh are the top-performing large states in the index.

Why It Matters: Maharashtra leads the NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index 2024, crucial for India's export growth.