Rajasthan
Rajasthan, the largest state in India by area, is in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It borders six major states in the northern, western, and central parts of India. Rajasthan is a natural corridor between the wealthy northern and the prosperous western states, making it an important trade and commerce centre. The natural resources, policy incentives, strategic location and infrastructure in the state are favourably suited for investments in sectors such as cement, tourism, agriculture and allied industries, mineral and mineral processing industries. The state has an agricultural economy with nine agro-climatic zones and various types of soil that help during the cultivation of crops. The GSDP at current prices is estimated to reach
₹18.75 lakh crore in the year 2025-26, up from
₹17.01 lakh crore in the year 2024- 25, showing a growth rate of 10.24 per cent. The GSDP at constant (2011-12) prices is estimated to reach
₹9.82 lakh crore in the year 2025-26, up from
₹9.04 lakh crore in the year 2024-25, showing a growth rate of 8.66 per cent. The Per Capita Income, a crucial indicator of standard of living, is estimated to increase by 9.32 per cent to
₹2,02,349 at current prices. Rajasthan ranks first in India in the production of oilseeds, rapeseed and mustard and is the second largest producer of garlic, nutri-coarse cereals, coriander, and cumin. The state is the leading producer of cement-grade limestone in India. Production of limestone stood at 79,236 thousand tonnes in 2023-24. The state's installed power capacity has increased from 27,283.83 MW (March, 2025) to 31,556.43 MW (December, 2025). Renewable energy showed strong performance, with solar capacity reaching 9,898 MW and wind capacity reaching 4,416.12 MW, together accounting for 45.36 per cent of total installed capacity up to December, 2025. According to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the state stood at Rs. 28,688 crore (US$ 3,267 million) between April 2000-June 2025. Total merchandise exports from Rajasthan stood at Rs. 33,976 crore (US$ 3.86 billion) in FY26 (April-July 2025) and gems & jewellery and engineering goods accounted for a majority share in the overall exports from the state.
Rajasthan, the largest state in India by area, is in the northwestern part of the subcontinent. It borders six major states in the northern, western, and central parts of India. Rajasthan is a natural corridor between the wealthy northern and the prosperous western states, making it an important trade and commerce centre. The natural resources, policy incentives, strategic location and infrastructure in the state are favourably suited for investments in sectors such as cement, tourism, agriculture and allied industries, mineral and mineral processing industries. The state has an agricultural ...