By Hemant SharmaIndia’s economic diversity is reflected in the unique contribution of its states each playing a vital role in nation’s growth. The wealth of states is determined using various economic indicators like Gross State domestic Product(GSDP),per capita income, state revenue, and the Human development Index. The HDI and multidimensional poverty Index show how developed a state by looking its education, health and access to various basic services. Each state in this great country contributes uniquely to the nation’s wealth and development. In this year some states stands out as leaders in GDP and industrial growth due to their progressive strategy.
If you understand basic economics, you must already know that in India, some states are doing better than others in this criteria. Like, whether we talk about the overall economy or the per capita-based data, right? If you pay attention to things, like, what has been going on in the country, then you’ll surely know that by far, Maharashtra is the richest state in the country, and it has been like that for a while now. But which other states are down on this list though? Well, that is precisely what we’ll be focusing on here, you know, with this list of the top 10 richest states in India as of 2025. So, let’s just get to the list right away, shall we?
1. Maharashtra
Alright, you see, after so long now, Maharashtra is still the richest state in India, with a GSDP of ₹42.67 lakh crore in 2025. And it shouldn’t be a surprise to most of you, at all, that’s just because this is the state that actually contributes hugely taking about 13.3% share of India’s total economy. How about that now? That’s not it though, Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is the business capital of the country, and we all know that by this point, right? Like, this is the city where there are big banks, the Bombay Stock Exchange, and many mega-companies here. On top of all that, Maharashtra makes money through finance, manufacturing, Bollywood movies, IT services, so yes, it had to be on the very first spot of this list.
2. Tamil Nadu
And yes, the second richest state in the country, Tamil Nadu has a GSDP of ₹31.55 lakh crore as of 2025, which is just purely impressive. And just so you know, this contributes 8.9% to the Indian economy. The capital city, Chennai, is known for its car, textile, and IT services. Though, it is pretty apparent by now that Tamil Nadu is one of the wealthiest states. How? Well, incomes per person are high and that makes life better, so no wonder why so many people are moving down to the southern part of the country these days.
3. Karnataka
Karnataka’s share of IT industries is surely one of the biggest reasons why it ranks high on number three with a GSDP of ₹28.09 lakh crore, which again is just insanely good if you think about it for a sec. Like, overall, it plays an 8.2% role in the Indian economy. Bengaluru is the capital of India and Silicon Valley because of the various tech companies here. Just so you know though, the state is also working on space and biotech projects. But, yes, as things grow expensive and traffic worsens, the city faces more challenges as it expands rapidly.
4. Gujarat
Alright, next on the list, with a GSDP of ₹27.90 lakh crore, Gujarat ranks fourth. This constitutes about 8.1% of the economy of India. For a long time now, we all know that Gujarat is known for being business-friendly and having a large number of factories and industries down there, and it has been like that for over two decades now. And sure enough, because of this growth, cities such as Ahmedabad and Surat are known for textiles, diamond processing, and petrochemicals.
5. Uttar Pradesh
Some experts out there say that UP is one state that is yet to reach its potential in modern times, but with the recent growth going down there is an indication of just that. Like, right now as of 2025, Uttar Pradesh was fifth among the states with GSDP of ₹24.99 lakh crore. And yes, the state has a high population which means there are multiple workers. Though, keep in mind that most income is from agriculture and manufacturing and services are gaining their own popularity.
6. West Bengal
Next on the list, well, with a GSDP of ₹16.74 lakh crore, West Bengal is sixth. Everything from farming to factories to IT services, West Bengal is one state that does it all, and it really shows in the numbers as well, don’t you think? Like, for example, Kolkata, the capital, is a key trading and financial city. Not just that though, as many of you may remember, the state was once quite an industrial hub.
7. Rajasthan
Then, Rajasthan ranks 7th with a GSDP of ₹14.58 lakh crore, and it may not be as impressive as other states on this list, but looking at how well Rajasthan has done in recent times, this growth is kinda amazing. Like, Rajasthan is known for its tourism, farming, and mining. And sure enough, the state has really cool palaces and a big desert that attracts a lot of people.
8. Andhra Pradesh
Let’s put it straight out there, you see, the GSDP of Andhra Pradesh is ₹13.42 lakh crore. And if you don’t know yet, well, this is actually the state that is the largest producer of rice in the country, even in 2025. That’s it? Probably nah! You see, in addition to agriculture, there is great growth in medicine, textile, ports, and other industries.
9. Telangana
We’re close to the end of this list here, but let’s still talk about another state with a GSDP of ₹12.82 lakh crore, and yes, we’re referring to Telangana, which has been growing like super fast in the last few years or so. Here you see, Hyderabad is an IT and pharmaceutical hub, which is also the capital, right? And on top of all that, because global companies have offices here, it is an important city for jobs.
10. Haryana
Alright, it is time to finish things off, and let’s take a good look at another rich state, which is Haryana which stands strong with a GSDP of around ₹10.55 lakh crore. You think it is small? Well, looking at all the resources this state has access to, well, this number is pretty impressive actually.
Conclusion
That’s all. It is not a matter of popular opinion, this list is solely based on the actual and factual data. Sure, this list continues but by far, these 10 states are the richest ones in the country, you know, contributing the most to India’s overall economy.