Fiscal Health Index (FHI)

Published on 25 Aug 2025

• NITI Aayog launched the inaugural issue of “Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025”.

• The Aayog, using data from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), released the index for 18 states, which contribute 85% of the cumulative gross domestic product of all states.

• The report provides a comprehensive assessment based on key sub-indices

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• The States are divided into 4 categories namely Achievers, Front Runners, Performers and Aspirational.

       

           

Keywords:

Fiscal Health Index FHI Role of NITI Aayog NITI Aayog Quality of expenditure Revenue mobilisation Fiscal Prudence Debt sustainability Fiscal Health fiscal Health of states