Business Today released a list of the fastest growing states in India between financial year 2020 and 2025. The ranking highlights states that achieved strong economic progress. Growth was recorded despite several social and economic challenges at state and national levels.
Assam ranked first with a 45% growth rate, followed by Tamil Nadu at 39%. Karnataka secured the third position with 36% growth. Uttar Pradesh followed closely at fourth place with a 35% growth rate.
Rajasthan stood fifth after recording a 34% growth rate during the period. Bihar and Andhra Pradesh shared the sixth and seventh positions with 33% growth. Chattisgarh and Jharkhand ranked eighth and ninth with 31% growth.
Telangana placed last in the Top 10 list with a growth rate of 30%. The figures placed the state below Andhra Pradesh in the overall rankings. The data reflects varied sector driven growth across regions.
During the same period, India’s real GDP rose from Rs 145.35 lakh crore in FY 20 to Rs 187.97 lakh crore in 2025. This marked a growth of 29% over five years. Several states outperformed the national average.
Andhra Pradesh expanded from Rs 6.5 lakh crore to Rs 8.7 lakh crore during the period. Growth was driven mainly by ports, agriculture, logistics, and food processing. These sectors played a key role in boosting the state economy.
Telangana grew from Rs 6.4 lakh crore to Rs 8.4 lakh crore over the same timeframe. IT, pharmaceuticals, and urban services supported the expansion. Despite this, the overall growth rate remained lower than peers.
Assam, which topped the list, recorded a 45% growth rate. Agriculture, oil and gas, and rising infrastructure investments powered the expansion. These factors placed the north-eastern state at the top of the chart.
