Telangana's Rangareddy Tops India's Richest Districts List with Rs 11.46 Lakh Per Capita Income
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News18•17-01-2026, 21:44
Telangana's Rangareddy Tops India's Richest Districts List with Rs 11.46 Lakh Per Capita Income
- •Rangareddy district in Telangana leads India's richest districts with a per capita income of Rs. 11.46 lakh, driven by Hyderabad's growth and its IT, biotech, and pharma hubs.
- •Gurugram (Haryana) ranks second with Rs. 9.05 lakh, followed by Bengaluru Urban (Karnataka) at Rs. 8.93 lakh, and Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) at Rs. 8.48 lakh.
- •The Economic Survey (2024-25) highlights how districts are emerging as 'economic powerhouses' through technology, tourism, and infrastructure, challenging traditional metropolitan dominance.
- •Tourism-dependent districts like Solan (Himachal Pradesh), Goa (North and South), and Sikkim also feature prominently in the top richest districts.
- •Mumbai, the financial capital, surprisingly ranks ninth with Rs. 6.57 lakh, while Ahmedabad (Gujarat) secures a spot in the top 10.
Why It Matters: Rangareddy district leads India in per capita income, showcasing a shift in economic power beyond major metros.
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