Gujaratregistered an impressive rise in theease of doing business(EoDB) rankings for 2020, which were announced. In the last rankings announced in September 2020, Gujarat was placed 10th.
With an EoDB feedback score of 97.77%, Gujarat stands second among all states and union territories in the EoDB rankings. Andhra Pradesh, with a feedback score of 97.89%, took the top spot.
The rankings are based on the implementation of thebusiness reform action plan(BRAP) 2020, conducted by the Department for Promotion of and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Apart from Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, the other states which have been classified as achievers include Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh.
The aim of the EoDB exercise is to boost investor confidence, foster a business-friendly Climate and augment the Ease of Doing Business across the country.