Economy
Delhi CM tables economic survey, projecting per capita income to reach Rs 5.31 lakh in FY26.

Delhi’s per capita income at current prices is projected to reach Rs 5,31,610 in 2025-26, growing 7.92% over 2024-25, according to the economic survey presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. This is about 2.5 times the national average. Delhi’s GSDP at current prices is estimated at Rs 13,27,055 crore, a 9.42% increase over the previous year. The 2025-26 budget is Rs 1,00,000 crore, with Rs 59,300 crore for government schemes, up from Rs 39,000 crore in 2024-25. The revenue surplus is budgeted at Rs 9,661.31 crore (0.73% of GSDP), while fiscal deficit rises to Rs 13,703 crore due to capital expenditure doubling to Rs 28,115 crore. Tax revenue, covering 68.7% of expenditure, is expected to grow 15.54%, largely from GST and VAT (71.3%). The service sector dominates Delhi’s economy, contributing 86.32% to GVA, followed by the secondary (12.88%) and primary sectors (0.80%). At constant prices, GSDP is projected at Rs 7,76,479 crore, up 8.53%.



