New Delhi, Jan. 14 -- Maharashtra has emerged as India's most export-ready large state, topping the NITI Aayog's Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, followed by Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, according to the report released on Tuesday.
Among large states, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Punjab and Telangana were also classified as "Leaders", reflecting strong performance across export infrastructure, policy support, industrial ecosystem and export outcomes. Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala and West Bengal were placed in the "Challenger" category, indicating growing export potential but continuing gaps in logistics, cost competitiveness and MSME integration.
Releasing the report, NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer B.V.R. Subrahmanyam ...