Telangana's Rangareddy Tops India's Richest Districts List with Rs 11.46 Lakh Per Capita Income

• Rangareddy district in Telangana leads India's richest districts with a per capita income of Rs. 11.46 lakh, driven by Hyderabad's growth and its IT, biotech, and pharma hubs.
• Gurugram (Haryana) ranks second with Rs. 9.05 lakh, followed by Bengaluru Urban (Karnataka) at Rs. 8.93 lakh, and Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) at Rs. 8.48 lakh.
• The Economic Survey (2024-25) highlights how districts are emerging as 'economic powerhouses' through technology, tourism, and infrastructure, challenging traditional metropolitan dominance.
• Tourism-dependent districts like Solan (Himachal Pradesh), Goa (North and South), and Sikkim also feature prominently in the top richest districts.
• Mumbai, the financial capital, surprisingly ranks ninth with Rs. 6.57 lakh, while Ahmedabad (Gujarat) secures a spot in the top 10.

Why It Matters: Rangareddy district leads India in per capita income, showcasing a shift in economic power beyond major metros.