India's Improving Business Environment Regulatory Reforms India has undertaken continuous reforms to improve the business regulatory framework. The focus has shifted from a compliance-intensive system to a facilitation-oriented and trust-based governance model. Reforms have enhanced speed, transparency, and ease of doing business. Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) Growing investor confidence has strengthened India's business environment. In the World Bank's Doing Business Report 2020, India's rank improved from 142 in 2014 to 63 in 2019, a gain of 79 positions. IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2025 The ranking evaluates economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure. India's rank improved from 43rd in 2021 to 41st in 2025. This reflects improvements in governance, digital reforms, and the overall business ecosystem. World Bank GovTech Maturity Index India was placed in Group A in 2020, 2022, and 2025. Group A represents countries with advanced practices in: Core Government Systems, Public Service Delivery, Digital Citizen Engagement, GovTech Enablers. United Nations E-Government Survey India secured a high overall score in the survey. The country achieved a very high score in the Online Services Index. India also performed strongly in: Telecommunication Infrastructure. Human Capital Index. These indicate robust digital governance and expanding access to technology-enabled services. Simplification and Compliance Reduction The Government has continuously simplified regulations and streamlined procedures. Compliance burden has been reduced across the entire business lifecycle. Reforms cover areas ranging from business registration and logistics to insolvency resolution. Impact The reforms are transforming business practices in India. They are making it easier for entrepreneurs and investors, both domestic and global, to operate in the country.
