Southern states emerged as major contributors in India’s GDP.
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu have emerged as major contributors to India’s GDP.
Southern states contribute around 30% to India’s GDP.
Telangana has also become a major player in India’s economy.
Maharashtra remains India’s largest contributor to GDP, but its share has declined to 13.3%.
Maharashtra is not among the top five states in terms of per capita income.
Bihar, despite being the third-most populous state, contributes only 4.3% to India’s GDP.
Uttar Pradesh contributes about 9.5% in India’s GDP.
West Bengal’s per capita income was above the national average in 1960-61 at 127.5% but its relative per capita income has declined to 83.7% in 2023-24.
West Bengal’s contribution is only 5.6% in 2023–24 in India’s GDP.
