Telangana Cites Economic Survey to Spotlight Falling Inflation, Fiscal Strength and Tech Gains

Overview

• The Survey records Telangana’s headline inflation at 3.67% in 2024–25 and 0.20% for the current financial year to date, both below the national averages and within the RBI tolerance band.
• It finds the State generates substantial own-tax revenue and is not overly reliant on Central grants or borrowings, underscoring stronger fiscal capacity and transparent management.
• Telangana is identified as one of four states contributing nearly 40% of India’s services output, ranking fourth in the Gen‑AI startup ecosystem with a 7% share as Hyderabad emerges as a preferred startup base.
• The document notes industrial and labor reforms, including safe all‑shift work provisions for women, and highlights Hyderabad’s pharma clusters for their support to MSMEs and employment.
• Sridhar Babu frames the Survey as confirmation of governance gains such as the Bhu Bharati land‑records portal and Smart Tribal Farming, while pledging to review and act on its recommendations.