Kerala praised for bagging top position in ease of doing business rankings
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Kerala has felicitated the state government for securing the top achiever position in the National Ease of Doing Business (EODB)rankings 2024. The felicitation was held during the fifth meeting of the CII Kerala state council. Industries Minister P Rajeeve, Industries Department principal secretary A P M Mohammed Hanish, and Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) managing director Vishnuraj were honoured for their leadership and contribution towards the achievement. Kerala has reaffirmed its position as one of Indias most reform-driven and investor-friendly states by emerging once again as a top achiever in the national Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) ratings for the year 2024. The state secured the top achiever position in the fast movers category, achieving an impressive 99.1% reform implementation score, up from 91% last year. Rajeeve dedicated the achievement to industry stakeholders and acknowledged their continuous feedback and partnership. He noted that Keralas reform agenda has been sustained over several years and added that 33% of the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) signed during the Invest Kerala Global Summit 2025 have already commenced construction, with expectations that this figure will reach 50% within the next two to three months. Mohammed Hanish outlined the states continued focus on strengthening the ease of doing business ecosystem through institutionalised reforms and effective implementation. Thomas John Muthoot, Chairman, CII southern region, said Keralas consistent performance at the highest level reflects not a one-time effort, but a deeply institutionalised culture of reform and execution, supported by strong political leadership and effective administration. V K C Razak, chairman, CII Kerala, remarked that achieving the top position for the second consecutive time is a significant accomplishment and reinforces Keralas image as an investment-friendly destination on the global stage. Joseph M Kallivayalil, vice-chairman, CII Kerala, Nikhil Pradeep, chairman, CII Thiruvananthapuram zone, also addressed the gathering.
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