Surat Crowned World's Fastest-Growing City; India Dominates Top 10 List

• India holds all top 10 spots for the world's fastest-growing cities between 2019-2035, as per the Economic Survey.
• Gujarat's Surat ranks number one globally with an estimated annual growth rate of 9.17%, projected to reach a GDP of $126.8 billion by 2035.
• Surat's growth extends beyond textiles and diamonds, with modern services and manufacturing sectors rapidly expanding.
• Rajkot, another city from Gujarat, secures the 7th position with an 8.33% annual growth rate, becoming an 'Engineering Hub'.
• The survey highlights that increased city size boosts productivity, promising better employment and higher-paying jobs in these growing Indian cities.

Why It Matters: Indian cities, led by Surat, are set to be the world's fastest-growing urban centers, attracting global investment.