The state of Maharashtra attracted 53 per cent of the foreign direct investment (FDI) in FY17. The state accounts for 15 per cent of national GDP and is declared as leader in Infrastructure creation by Niti Aayog. Around Rs 5.96 lakh crore worth of projects have been planned in the state. The state is hopeful of commencing work on Rs 1-lakh-crore worth of infra projects this year.