Overview

• Maharashtra secured the top spot in the CareEdge State Rankings 2025, excelling in financial development and showing strong results across economic, fiscal, and social pillars.
• Gujarat ranked second overall, driven by its top performance in the economic pillar, supported by high per capita GSDP, strong FDI inflows, and robust industrial investments.
• Karnataka placed third, with notable strengths in environmental performance and a diverse economic foundation, alongside a high share of industry and services in GVA.
• Western states led in fiscal, economic, and financial development pillars, while southern states excelled in governance, environment, and social metrics, reflecting regional strengths.
• In the smaller states category (Group B), Goa emerged as the leader, with top scores in financial development, infrastructure, and social indicators.