Uttar Pradesh is considered the No. 1 state in India by population, holding the highest number of residents. For the 2024-2025 period, it remains the most populous state, followed by Maharashtra and Bihar. However, Rajasthan is the largest state by area, and Maharashtra holds the highest GDP.
Maharashtra – India's Richest State by GDP
Maharashtra tops the list as the richest state in India 2025,contributing 3% of India's GDP. With a per capita income of Rs 2.89 lakh, the Maharashtra GDPis powered by Mumbai's financial hub with manufacturing in Pune, Bollywood and high service exports.
With an HDI score of 0.782, Kerala is the most developed state of India. The average life expectancy is 79.9 years, even higher than countries like the United States or UAE. Hence, no wonder why Kerala's healthcare is the best in India. The literacy rate is almost 100%, once again, the highest in India.
Madhya Pradesh is the second largest state in India by area. It covers 308,350 sq km.
Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have the highest number of cities in India's top 10 safest cities for 2025. Gujarat and Maharashtra also feature prominently due to cities like Surat, Ahmedabad, and Pune.
Maharashtra is the richest state in India by total Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Key points: Maharashtra leads in GDP with over ₹35 lakh crore. Main industries: Finance, Manufacturing, Services, Films.
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As of FY 2024–25, Maharashtra leads with the highest Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹42.67 lakh crore (approx. US$498 billion), solidifying its position as India's most developed state in terms of economic output.
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The top 5 biggest states in India by area are Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Ans. Maharashtra is considered the most developed state in India in 2025.
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The India Skills Report 2025 reveals rising employability among men, reaching 53.46% in 2025. Male professionals prefer working in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Haryana.
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