The Investment Friendliness Index, introduced in Union Budget 2025, aims to boost competitive federalism by ranking Indian states based on investment potential. It evaluates factors like infrastructure, taxation, and business ease to attract domestic and foreign investors. While promising growth, challenges remain in data accuracy and state-level reforms. The Investment Friendliness Index, introduced in Union Budget 2025, aims to boost competitive federalism by ranking Indian states based on investment potential. It evaluates factors like infrastructure, taxation, and business ease to attract domestic and foreign investors. While promising growth, challenges remain in data accuracy and state-level reforms. Economic Times