Overview
- Odisha’s economy is estimated at Rs 9.9 lakh crore in 2025-26, up 9.5%, with real growth of 7.9% versus the all-India 7.4%.
- Per capita income rose 9.2% to Rs 1,86,761 as labour participation improved to 64.5% in 2024 and female participation to 48.7%.
- Public debt stands at 13.6% of GSDP in 2025-26 and is projected near 15.7% by 2029-30, driven by higher capital spending with borrowing costs expected to remain relatively low.
- Capital outlay is budgeted at 6.6% of GSDP, the highest among major states, with industry at 41.3% of output, services at 39.1% and agriculture at 19.6%.
- Agriculture recorded a 2024-25 foodgrain high of 150.5 lakh MT, with 92.6 lakh MT of paddy procured and large MSP and input subsidy payments, as the Feb 20 budget will map the investment path.