THE State of Chhattisgarh has emerged as one of India’s most investment-friendly States, securing the top rank among 17 major States in Regulatory Ease and Institutional Environment in the Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited (CRISIL)-NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026. The State also ranked second in Environmental Resilience, while placing ninth overall with a score of 47.5. The rankings come amid the State Government’s claim that Chhattisgarh has attracted investment proposals worth nearly Rs 8 lakh crore in less than three years, covering sectors such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data centres, textiles, pharmaceuticals and agro-processing. The index awarded Chhattisgarh 8.4 out of 12 in Regulatory Ease, which assesses the efficiency of business approvals, construction permits, utility connections and regulatory processes.

 

In Institutional Environment, the State scored 4.5 out of 6, reflecting its performance in governance, policy stability, grievance redressal, economic and cyber crime management, and labour relations. Chhattisgarh secured 4 out of 5 in Environmental Resilience to finish second nationally. It also ranked third in resource availability and scored 5.4 out of 7 in fiscal health. According to the official sources, these indicators strengthen the State’s long-term attractiveness as an investment destination. The State Government attributed the performance to reforms introduced through the Industrial Development Policy 2024-30, the Jan Vishwas Act and the Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026, which aim to simplify regulatory procedures and improve the ease of doing business. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said the rankings reflected the Government’s emphasis on transparent governance and investor-friendly reforms. He said the focus was on creating employment, accelerating industrial growth and promoting inclusive economic development alongside attracting new investments.