New Delhi, Mar 12 (KNN) Andhra Pradesh has topped the list of states in the ease of doing business followed by Telangana, Haryana, Jharkhand and Gujarat, according to RBI document released.

In its fourth edition of statistical publication titled ‘Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2018-19’, data revealed that for the last two consecutive years, Andhra Pradesh managed to maintain the top rank in ease of doing index with 98.3 score in year 2017 and 98.78 score in year 2016.

The least performing states in ease of doing business were Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya and Lakshadweep.

In the north, Uttar Pradesh jumped two positions from 14^th rank to 12^th rank while Uttarakhand slipped down from 9^th position to 11^th position in ease of doing business.

Delhi was at the 23rd place with a score of 31.69, while Bihar and Kerala were at 18th and 21st position.

Ease of Doing Business Index is based on the implementation of the Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) recommended by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) to all States and UTs. (KNN/YV)