NITI Aayog Releases Export Preparedness Index 2024

On 14th January 2026, NITI Aayog released the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024, a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across India’s States and Union Territories (UTs).

  • First launched in August 2020, this is the fourth edition of the Index.

What is EPI?

  • EPI provides an evidence-based framework to evaluate the strength, resilience, and inclusiveness of subnational export ecosystems.
  • Framework: The index is structured around 4 Main Pillars, which are broken down into 13 sub-pillars and 70 indicators:
    • Export Infrastructure (20% weightage): Covers logistics, utilities, and industrial infrastructure.
    • Business Ecosystem (40% weightage): The most weighted pillar, assessing macroeconomy, cost competitiveness, human capital, MSME ecosystem, and ....
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