Kerala leads the way in business reforms, securing the top achiever status in Ease of Doing Business 2022 (Results announced on 5th September 2024) by getting 9 top achiever spots (2 in Business Centric Reforms and 7 in Citizen Centric Reforms), thereby becoming the best performer in the country. [Ref]

7 Citizen-Centric Reforms: Kerala achieved Top Achiever status in Online Single Window System, Certificates - Urban Local Bodies, Certificates - Department of Revenue, Obtaining Utility Permits, Public Distribution System - Department of Food and Civil Supplies, Transport, and Employment Exchange.

2 Business-Centric Reforms: Kerala secured Top Achiever status in Obtaining Utility Permits and Paying Taxes.

Kerala is continuing the best performance in Ease of Doing Business by completing 99% of the reforms related to Ease of Doing Business Reforms of 2024 (ongoing exercise).