Telangana slips to second spot in Per Capita Income as Karnataka takes lead

Telangana has lost its long-held top position in per capita income (PCI) among the major states, slipping to second place behind Karnataka, according to the latest 2025-26 advanced estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). 

While Telangana recorded a PCI of Rs 4.18 lakh,



Karnataka moved ahead with Rs 4.33 lakh.

Telangana’s per capita income growth has moderated over the past two financial years. While the state had consistently outperformed others during the BRS rule for nearly seven years, a closer look at the numbers indicates a slowdown in Telangana’s growth trajectory over the past two years.