With a GSDP exceeding $530 billion, Maharashtra is the richest state in India. Its booming design, fashion, music, film, performing arts, publishing, TV, and radio industries make it India's creative centre.
Tamil Nadu
Ranking as the second richest state in India, with a GSDP of over $354 billion is the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is well-known for both its robust industrial base and rich cultural legacy.
Gujarat
Gujarat is the third richest state in India, with a GSDP exceeding $352 billion. A large chunk of residents work primarily in agriculture, fishing, livestock, and industrial production.
Karnataka
The fourth richest state in India, at a GSDP of over $349 billion, Karnataka is well-known for its booming technology sector.
Uttar Pradesh
The manufacturing, IT services, handicrafts, and agriculture sustain Uttar Pradesh’s economy. The GSDP of $310 billion makes it the fifth richest state in India.
West Bengal
Agriculture is the main industry in West Bengal, which has risen to a GSDP of $240 billion, making it the sixth richest state in India. Many of India's harvests of potatoes, jute, and rice come from the state.
Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the seventh richest state in India, with a GSDP of $197 billion. The main industries driving the state's economy are mining, tourism, and agriculture.
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is the eighth richest state in India, with a GDP exceeding $181 billion. The state features agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture, floriculture, textiles, and pharmaceuticals industries.
Telangana
Telangana’s emphasis on manufacturing, biotechnology, and IT has resulted in impressive industrial growth and FDI inflows. With a GSDP exceeding $173 billion, it is the ninth richest state in India.
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh is the tenth richest state in India owing to a GSDP of over $166 billion. The state's tourism industry is booming which is a major contributor.