Gujarat tops economic freedom index

1 min read Livemint 14 Jan 2013, 12:17 AM IST

A look at how Indian states stand on parameters related to the freedom given to businesses in their jurisdictions

Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Mint (Mint) — Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Mint
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The report ranks various Indian states on parameters such as interference by the government, its ability to protect human life and property, and prevailing labour and industrial laws to find out how much freedom is given to businesses operating in their jurisdictions. A higher ranking indicates greater economic freedom.