Who among the following publishes the Export Preparedness Index in India?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) NITI Ayog

Explanation:
• The Export Preparedness Index (EPI) is published by NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India), a policy think tank of the Government of India.
• The EPI assesses and ranks states and Union Territories in India based on their capacity to promote exports and their preparedness to handle export-related challenges.
• The index helps in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of each state in fostering export growth and improving trade infrastructure.

Information Booster:
• The EPI is part of the broader State Export Promotion Strategy to encourage states to improve their export performance and boost India's overall trade competitiveness.
• The index focuses on factors such as export infrastructure, trade policy, business environment, and export performance.

Additional Knowledge:
(b) FICCI
• FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) is an industry body but does not publish the Export Preparedness Index.

(c) Reserve Bank of India
• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank of India and focuses on monetary policy and financial stability, not publishing export preparedness indices.

(d) TRAI
• TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is responsible for regulating telecommunications in India, not for publishing the Export Preparedness Index.