evidence: India has made a big leap on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) rankings 2020, jumping 14 places from its 2019 ranking to the 63rd rank out of 190 countries. In the last five years, India has moved up 79 places, from 142 (in 2015) to 63 (2020).1 India has improved its rank in 7 out of the 10 parameters. Major improvements were registered in ‘resolving insolvency’, ‘registering property’, ‘dealing with construction permits, ‘paying taxes’, and ‘trading across borders. India has also been mentioned among the top 10 improvers on the EoDB rankings for the third consecutive year.2 [...] Major reforms that have led to the improvement in India’s ranking over the years include a reduction in the number of procedures, documentation, and time required to obtain an electricity connection.3 Electricity connection is provided within 7 days if no Right of Way (RoW) is required and within 15 days where RoW is required.