There are a lot of prosperous businesspeople in India. According to data published by the Hurun Global List 2025, the nation has the third-highest number of billionaires worldwide. According to the research, there are 284 billionaires in india, and their combined fortune increased by 10% to Rs 98 lakh crore, or one-third of the nation's GDP.
With an average billionaire fortune of Rs 34,514 crore compared to Rs 29,027 crore in China, the nation has overtaken the latter. With 28 states and 8 Union Territories, india has the fifth-largest economy in the world. However, are you aware of the top three wealthiest states? Maharashtra, tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh are the three wealthiest indian states in terms of GDP per capita and GDP (Gross Domestic Product). These states have become economic superpowers in recent years, making substantial contributions to the national economy in terms of GDP per capita and GDP.
1. Maharashtra
India's wealthiest state is now Maharashtra. With a substantial 13.3% contribution to the nation's GDP, it is the wealthiest state in India. Using data from 2023–24, its relative per capita income is a staggering 150.7%. Bollywood, India's biggest film industry, is based in the state. This state is home to mumbai, the nation's financial center. In addition, there are currently 90 billionaires in Mumbai. Its economic dominance is cemented by the presence of industry titans like reliance industries and the Tata Group, as well as the headquarters of significant financial institutions like the National Stock Exchange and the bombay Stock Exchange.
2. tamil Nadu
Being the second-wealthiest state in india, it is renowned for having a solid industrial base, especially in the information technology, textile, and automotive industries, all of which provide substantial contributions to the state's GDP. The state had a remarkable per capita income of 171.1 percent in 2023–24, and it contributed 8.9 percent to the nation's GDP during that time.
3. Uttar Pradesh
The North indian state contributed an impressive 8.4 per cent share to India's GDP and has per capita income of 50.8 per cent for the year 2023-24.
With an average billionaire fortune of Rs 34,514 crore compared to Rs 29,027 crore in China, the nation has overtaken the latter. With 28 states and 8 Union Territories, india has the fifth-largest economy in the world. However, are you aware of the top three wealthiest states? Maharashtra, tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh are the three wealthiest indian states in terms of GDP per capita and GDP (Gross Domestic Product). These states have become economic superpowers in recent years, making substantial contributions to the national economy in terms of GDP per capita and GDP.
1. Maharashtra
India's wealthiest state is now Maharashtra. With a substantial 13.3% contribution to the nation's GDP, it is the wealthiest state in India. Using data from 2023–24, its relative per capita income is a staggering 150.7%. Bollywood, India's biggest film industry, is based in the state. This state is home to mumbai, the nation's financial center. In addition, there are currently 90 billionaires in Mumbai. Its economic dominance is cemented by the presence of industry titans like reliance industries and the Tata Group, as well as the headquarters of significant financial institutions like the National Stock Exchange and the bombay Stock Exchange.
2. tamil Nadu
Being the second-wealthiest state in india, it is renowned for having a solid industrial base, especially in the information technology, textile, and automotive industries, all of which provide substantial contributions to the state's GDP. The state had a remarkable per capita income of 171.1 percent in 2023–24, and it contributed 8.9 percent to the nation's GDP during that time.
3. Uttar Pradesh
The North indian state contributed an impressive 8.4 per cent share to India's GDP and has per capita income of 50.8 per cent for the year 2023-24.
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