According to the Economic Survey 2024-25, Rangareddy district of Telangana became the richest district in India. Bengaluru is included in the top 3 while Mumbai’s ranking surprised everyone. See the complete GDP list and ranking of top 10 richest cities.
New Delhi. India’s economy is continuously touching new heights. Every year, some cities climb the list of richness on the basis of their progress and GDP (Gross Domestic Product). What the Economic Survey 2024-25 revealed this time has shocked everyone – India’s richest district is no longer Mumbai or Delhi, but has become Ranga Reddy District of Telangana. This report shows how different states of India are now becoming new centers of economic growth. Let us know which are the 10 cities and districts which are at the top in the country’s “Richest City List” this year and what is the story behind them.
Why did Rangareddy district become the richest area of India?
- This time Rangareddy district of Telangana is on top leaving all the districts behind with per capita GDP of Rs 11.46 lakh.
- IT sector, biotech, pharma industry and tech parks have developed rapidly here.
- Better roads, metro connectivity and infrastructure have made this district extremely strong economically.
Why did wealth increase so rapidly in Gurugram and Bengaluru?
- Gurugram of Haryana stood at second place, whose per capita GDP is Rs 9.05 lakh.
- The city has become the corporate capital of India – home to the headquarters of big companies, luxury malls and high-rise buildings.
- At the same time, Bengaluru has secured third place with GDP of Rs 8.93 lakh.
- This city, called the “Silicon Valley” of India, has revolutionized the country’s economy on the basis of technology and startup culture.
Noida and Solan: How did they become the new symbols of India’s development?
- The name of Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida) is also at fourth place in this list, whose per capita GDP is Rs 8.48 lakh.
- Noida is now known for futuristic infrastructure, business parks and cultural destinations.
- At the same time, Solan of Himachal Pradesh is also included in the list due to its peaceful hills and growing industries, whose per capita GDP is Rs 8.10 lakh.
How Goa, Sikkim and Mangalore enhanced the economic beauty of India?
- The combined GDP of North and South Goa is Rs 7.63 lakh.
- Tourism, hospitality and service sectors have strengthened the economy here.
- Hill states like Sikkim have also given excellent performance on the basis of sustainable tourism and local industries.
- Cities like Dakshina Kannada (Mangalore) and Mumbai have further enhanced the economic strength of the country by combining tradition and modernity.
What are the reasons behind Mumbai’s rank falling?
- India’s financial capital Mumbai has slipped this time with a per capita GDP of only ₹ 6.57 lakh.
- According to the report, population pressure, rising cost of living and slow industrial expansion are affecting its ranking.
Top 10 richest cities of 2025 (based on Per Capita GDP)
- Rangareddy (Telangana)-₹11.46 lakh
- Gurugram (Haryana)-₹9.05 lakh
- Bengaluru Urban (Karnataka) – ₹8.93 lakh
- Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh)-₹8.48 lakh
- Solan (Himachal Pradesh)-₹8.10 lakh
- North and South Goa – ₹7.63 lakh
- Sikkim-₹7.12 lakh
- Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka) – ₹6.69 lakh
- Mumbai (Maharashtra)-₹6.57 lakh
- Ahmedabad (Gujarat)-₹6.54 lakh
India’s richness is no longer limited to just Mumbai-Delhi!
- India’s new economic story is now being written from the cities of the southern and eastern states.
- Districts like Rangareddy, Gurugram and Bengaluru are showing that the future of India is now moving towards multi-centric and balanced development.