Which state is the richest in India? RBI released report, UP overtook Karnataka, see top 10 list

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 21, 2026

Top 10 Richest States in India: The Reserve Bank of India has released a report which tells which is the richest state of India. Southern states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka dominate this list, while Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest economic output. India is the fourth largest economy in the world. India’s GDP growth, with a population of about 1.4 billion, is estimated to be 7.4% in the financial year 2025-26. India is soon on its way to overtake Germany to become the world’s third largest economy with a GDP of $5.7 trillion.

The Reserve Bank of India has released the list of the richest and poorest states of the country. You will be surprised to know that neither Uttar Pradesh nor Gujarat is on the top in this list. Southern states continue to dominate the list of rich states.

Maharashtra again becomes number 1

Maharashtra has once again emerged as the country’s largest economy in the list of rich states. According to the estimates for financial year 2025, the GSDP of Maharashtra is Rs 45.31 lakh crore. The biggest news of this report is about Uttar Pradesh. UP has performed brilliantly and left Karnataka behind and has now become the third largest state economy in the country.

Ranking is decided on the basis of economic production

This ranking is decided on the basis of economic production of the states. It is estimated on the basis of current prices. These data help in understanding where economic activity may be highest and where it may be lowest in the future.

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Demonstration of Delhi and other states

West Bengal, Rajasthan, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh are also included in the top 10 economies of the country. The economy of all these states has crossed the figure of Rs 15 lakh crore. The country’s capital Delhi is at 10th place in this list, whose GSDP has been estimated at Rs 12.15 lakh crore.