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Delhi's Economy Projected to Reach ₹13.27 Lakh Crore with 9.42% Growth
New Delhi's economy is forecast to achieve a valuation of ₹13,27,055 crore in 2025-26, marking a 9.42 per cent increase from the prior fiscal year. This projection highlights the capital's robust economic expansion, driven primarily by its dominant service industry.
The Planning Department of the Government of NCT of Delhi released the 17th edition of its economic assessment, detailing the capital's financial outlook. This report indicates a significant rise in the region's total economic output for the upcoming fiscal year. The individual wealth metric for residents is also anticipated to grow, reaching ₹5,31,610. This individual wealth figure is approximately two and a half times the national average for the same period, underscoring Delhi's economic strength relative to the rest of the country. The city's financial framework continues to depend heavily on its service sector, which contributed 86.32 per cent to the overall value added. In contrast, the secondary sector made up 12.88 per cent of the value added, while the primary sector's contribution was a modest 0.80 per cent.
Key Facts
- New Delhi's total economic output is expected to reach ₹13,27,055 crore in the 2025-26 financial year.
- This represents a growth rate of 9.42 per cent compared to the preceding fiscal period.
- The individual wealth metric for the capital is estimated at ₹5,31,610.
- This individual wealth figure is approximately 2.5 times the national average for the same timeframe.
- The service sector is the primary driver of the economy, contributing 86.32 per cent to the total value added.
- The secondary sector accounted for 12.88 per cent of the total value added.
- The primary sector contributed 0.80 per cent to the total value added.
- These figures were published in the 17th edition of the Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26 by the Planning Department.
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- Asian News International (ANI) — Delhi Gross State Domestic Product estimated at Rs 13.27 lakh crore with 9.42% growth: Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26