Chhattisgarh is projected to maintain strong economic growth in the financial year 2025-26. According to the Economic Survey presented in the state assembly on Monday, the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is expected to rise from Rs 5.65 lakh crore in 2024-25 to around Rs 6.31 lakh crore in 2025-26, reflecting an estimated growth rate of 11.57 percent. This performance is set to surpass the national average, signaling continued economic momentum.

Even at constant prices (base year 2011-12), the state demonstrates solid fundamentals. The report, tabled by Planning, Economics and Statistics Minister OP Choudhary, estimates GSDP at Rs 3.31 lakh crore in 2024-25, rising to Rs 3.58 lakh crore in 2025-26, representing a real growth rate of 8.11 percent. This indicates sustained expansion in actual output and production capacity.

Sector-wise, growth remains broad-based. At current prices, agriculture and allied sectors are expected to grow 12.53 percent, industry 10.26 percent, and services 13.15 percent, highlighting balanced development across key sectors. In real terms, agriculture is projected to grow 7.49 percent, industry 7.21 percent, and services 9.11 percent, reflecting steady expansion and structural resilience.

In terms of GSDP composition at current prices, agriculture is expected to contribute 20.64 percent, industry 46.59 percent, and services 32.77 percent, emphasizing the state’s strong manufacturing and mining base alongside consistent growth in services. Per capita income is also expected to rise from Rs 1,62,848 to Rs 1,79,244 in 2025-26, an increase of 10.07 percent, which is likely to boost consumption, domestic demand, and overall economic activity.

Reacting to the survey, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai stated that the government remains focused on “inclusive and balanced growth,” prioritizing agriculture, industrial investment, and services. He expressed confidence that infrastructure development, a favorable investment climate, and human resource development will further strengthen the state’s growth in the coming years.