India is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing economies for the fourth consecutive year, which is demonstrating remarkable growth in 2025 despite ongoing global economic and geopolitical issues.
According to the National Statistics Office (NSO), the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), “Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 7.4% in FY 2025-26 against the growth rate of 6.5% during FY 2024-25.”
The International Monetary Fund also revised its 2026 forecast for growth projection, and projected growth is 7.1% in 2025 and 6.1% in 2026.
With all these economical growth, Indian states have made a significant contribution to India’s becoming the world's largest economy.
From Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh to Delhi, which is UTs of India that have the highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), according to the latest current price estimates in the RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States.
This article presents the top 10 Indian States and UTs with the highest GSDP (current prices), with reliable economic reports, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and trustworthy information.
What is Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)?
The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) which is considered an economic measure in evaluating and analysing the economic performance of every state in India.
It is a holistic index of the overall production level that can be considered as the sum of economic activities within the borders of a state within a given year, usually a fiscal year.
Understanding of the GSDP is vital in the understanding of the economic health, growth pattern and general prosperity of a given region by the policymakers, economists and investors.
List of top 10 Indian States and UTs with the Highest GSDP (Current Prices)
| Rank | State / Union Territory | Highest GSDP (₹ Lakh) |
| 1 | Maharashtra | 45,31,51,842 |
| 2 | Tamil Nadu | 31,18,59,030 |
| 3 | Uttar Pradesh | 29,78,22,351 |
| 4 | Karnataka | 28,83,90,323 |
| 5 | West Bengal | 18,15,00,991 |
| 6 | Rajasthan | 17,04,33,855 |
| 7 | Telangana | 16,40,90,143 |
| 8 | Andhra Pradesh | 15,93,06,198 |
| 9 | Madhya Pradesh | 15,03,39,540 |
| 10 | Delhi | 12,15,00,305 |
Source: RBI/Handbook of Statistics on Indian States
Which is the richest state in India?
According to the RBI’s Handbook of Statistics on Indian States, Maharashtra is the richest state in India. Mumbai, which is also known as Finance Capital of India, has a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹45.31 lakh crore.
Other Major States in India’s GSDP contribution
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Tamil Nadu ranks 2nd with a GSDP of ₹31.1 lakh crore, while Karnataka occupies the fourth position.
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Notably, this year, Uttar Pradesh, with a GSDP of ₹29.7 lakh crore, has overtaken Karnataka (₹28.8 lakh crore) to claim the third position in the richest state of India.
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West Bengal, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh also feature among the top 10 state economies, each crossing the ₹15 lakh crore mark. Delhi, with a GSDP of ₹12.15 lakh crore, completes the list.
In conclusion, the latest GSDP (current prices) statistics are great indicators of good economic performance across the top Indian states and UTs. Maharashtra is still leading, whereas states such as Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka have been contributing to international growth.
Such rankings indicate the development of the regions, investment prospects and the consistent economic growth of India.
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