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Jharkhand Economic Survey Projects 5.96% Growth for 2026-27

The assembly document signals a shift from post-recovery highs toward steadier expansion.

Overview

  • The survey pegs 2025-26 growth at 6.17% with real GSDP at Rs 3,21,892 crore, rising to Rs 3,41,064 crore in 2026-27 at 5.96%.
  • It reports 7.02% growth in 2024-25, outpacing the national 6.5% rate and marking a fourth consecutive year above 7%.
  • Per capita income at current prices crossed Rs 1 lakh for the first time, reaching Rs 1,16,663 in 2024-25, with projections of Rs 1,25,677 in 2025-26 and Rs 1,35,195 in 2026-27.
  • Inflation eased below the national average, declining from 6% in 2023-24 to 4.5% in 2024 and about 1.6% in early 2025.
  • The report details an industry-led structure and MSME momentum, with industry at 44.1% of GSVA in 2023-24, 83,363 Udyam registrations employing 3,34,504 in the first nine months of 2025-26, and agriculture's share down to 12.3% even as output rose about 34% since 2020-21.