Telangana's Per Capita Income Hits Rs 4,18,931 in 2025-26

Hyderabad, Telangana's per capita income reached a record Rs 4,18,931 in 2025-26, nearly double the national average of Rs 2,19,575, according to the state's Socio-Economic Outlook 2026 report tabled in the Legislative Assembly. The report, released alongside the 2026-27 state budget totaling Rs 3.24 lakh crore, underscores Telangana's robust economic growth amid national slowdowns, with the state's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) estimated at Rs 17.82 lakh crore, reflecting a 10.7 percent increase from the previous year.

The state's economic expansion outpaced the national growth rate of 8 percent, driven by sectors such as information technology, pharmaceuticals, and infrastructure in the Hyderabad metropolitan region. Telangana's GSDP now constitutes about 5 percent of India's total GDP, up from 4.87 percent in 2024-25. Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka highlighted this momentum during the budget presentation on March 20, stating that the state's policies are propelling it toward a $1 trillion economy by 2036 and $3 trillion by 2047. He noted efforts to secure additional central funds, including Rs 7,072 crore in centrally sponsored...