New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- The Centre is working on a new model to roll out ease of doing business measures, with a focus on key states that are investment magnets: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Delhi.

The next set of reforms to this end will be rolled out in these states, the people said, given their strong industrial base, proactive governance and track record in implementing business-friendly policies. The emphasis on select states is to create and showcase successful models that can be replicated across the country.

"The plan is to use these states as testing grounds for reforms designed to further reduce compliance burdens, speed up clearances, and strengthen investor confidence," one of the two people cited above said...