Top-10 Best Performing States in the Fiscal Health Index 2025, Check the List

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.

Top States in Fiscal Health in 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

An Overview of Fiscal Health Index

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.

Why is Fiscal Health Index is Important?

This index helps the government and public understand how states are:

• Spending money on development
• Earning through taxes and other income
• Managing loans and debts

Good fiscal health means more money for education, hospitals, roads and social welfare.