Ranga Reddy emerges as India’s richest district by per capita GDP
HYDERABAD: Ranga Reddy district in Telangana has emerged as the richest district in India based on per capita Gross District Domestic Product (GDP).
According to recent survey data, Ranga Reddy’s per capita GDP is estimated at around ₹11.46 lakh, the highest among all districts in the country. Gurugram in Haryana and Bengaluru Urban in Karnataka, which previously topped such rankings, have slipped behind this year.
Economists say the district’s growth exemplifies how urban expansion and metropolitan infrastructure can reshape local economies.
Ranga Reddy leads per capita GDP chart
The top districts by per capita GDP are as follows:
Ranga Reddy (Telangana) – ₹11.46 lakh
Gurugram (Haryana) – ₹9.05 lakh
Bengaluru Urban (Karnataka) – ₹8.93 lakh
Gautam Buddha Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) – ₹8.48 lakh
Solan (Himachal Pradesh) – ₹8.10 lakh
North and South Goa (Goa) – ₹7.63 lakh
Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka) – ₹6.69 lakh
Mumbai (Maharashtra) – ₹6.57 lakh
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) – ₹6.54 lakh
Officials noted that per capita GDP varies with population size and density, which can influence district level comparisons.
IT corridor and pharma sector boost Ranga Reddy
The presence of Hyderabad’s major IT corridors , Cyberabad, Gachibowli and Madhapur , within or adjoining Ranga Reddy district has significantly driven economic growth. Several multinational companies, technology parks and start-ups operate in this zone, creating high-value jobs and attracting skilled professionals.
Pharma and biotech clusters add to industrial strength
Ranga Reddy also hosts key pharmaceutical and biotechnology clusters, making it one of India’s leading life sciences hubs. Large-scale research and development facilities and manufacturing units contribute high value output and employment to the district economy.
Real estate boom and infrastructure advantage
Rapid expansion in the real estate sector, fuelled by IT and industrial growth, has pushed up land and property values. The district benefits from modern connectivity, including the Outer Ring Road (ORR) and the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport at Shamshabad. Improved infrastructure has made it an attractive destination for investors and businesses alike.
