Hyderabad, Dec. 11 -- Residents of Rangareddy district have every reason to celebrate. Among more than 800 districts spread across 28 states and 8 Union Territories in India, Rangareddy has claimed an exceptional honour. It is now the wealthiest district in India by per capita GDP, according to the central government's Economic Survey of 2024-25.

The study reports that the average per capita GDP in Rangareddy district stands at an impressive Rs.11.46 lakh per year. Gurgaon ranks second, followed by Bengaluru Urban, Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), and Solan in Himachal Pradesh.

Surprisingly, the business powerhouses like Mumbai and Ahmedabad are ranked much lower down the list.

The rise of Rangareddy

What makes this achievement even more e...