The Fiscal Health Index 2025, released by NITI Aayog, show how well Indian states are managing their money. It checks how states earn income, spend on development and handle debt. The report helps us know which states are using their resources wisely. Know the names of top-10 best performing states in the Fiscal Health Index 2025.
Odisha is the top state in the Fiscal Health Index 2025. It scored the highest due to its excellent debt management, smart spending and good revenue collection. Chhattisgarh ranks second, showing strong performance in balancing its income and expenses, with a good debt profile. Goa takes the third spot, mainly because of its high revenue collection. These states have managed their finances well, which helps them invest more in public services and development.
| Rank | State | FHI Score | Quality of Expenditure | Revenue Mobilization | Fiscal Prudence | Debt Index | Debt Sustainability |
| 1. | Odisha | 67.8 | 52 | 69.9 | 54 | 99 | 64 |
| 2. | Chhattisgarh | 55.2 | 55.1 | 56.5 | 56 | 79.6 | 29 |
| 3. | Goa | 53.6 | 45.5 | 87.1 | 59.4 | 51 | 25.2 |
| 4. | Jharkhand | 51.6 | 47.3 | 45.7 | 62.4 | 66.9 | 35.7 |
| 5. | Gujarat | 50.5 | 40 | 48.7 | 52.7 | 69 | 42 |
| 6. | Maharashtra | 50.3 | 37.1 | 59.1 | 41.8 | 76.4 | 36.8 |
| 7. | Uttar Pradesh | 45.9 | 45.8 | 34.6 | 44.7 | 59.9 | 44.5 |
| 8. | Telangana | 43.6 | 36.9 | 75.2 | 40.8 | 53.3 | 11.7 |
| 9. | Madhya Pradesh | 42.2 | 59.7 | 27.6 | 35.6 | 61 | 27.2 |
| 10. | Karnataka | 40.8 | 47.4 | 43.9 | 43.9 | 62.2 | 6.7 |
The Fiscal Health Index is a report by NITI Aayog that checks how well Indian states manage their finances. It studies 18 major states based on their income, spending, population and role in the economy. The FHI gives a fair comparison of states using common measures, helping them understand their performance and make better financial decisions for the future.
This index helps the government and public understand how states are:
Good fiscal health means more money for education, hospitals, roads and social welfare.
Indian men's hockey team forward Gurjant Singh has officially announced his retirement from international hockey…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated Phase-1 of the Noida International Airport at Jewar in…
Unemployment rate (UR) of India has declined to 6.5% in 2025 which is down from…
For the India's electronic vehicle ecosystem the government has extends the PM E-DRIVE scheme till…
To strengthen the India's maritime security Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has…
To address the growing concerns over the children's digital exposure the United Kingdom has introduced…