Puducherry’s economy continues to register sustained growth: Lt. Governor in Assembly
Puducherry's Lieutenant Governor reported sustained economic growth for the Union Territory, citing increases in per capita income and GSDP. The government plans to leverage new infrastructure projects and an IT Special Economic Zone to further boost the economy.
Why it matters
Positive economic indicators in a Union Territory suggest successful regional development strategies and potential for future investment.
Highlighting the significant economic strides the Union Territory of Puducherry has made in recent days, Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan on Monday (August 24, 2026) said the UT’s per capita income, Gross State Domestic Product, and revenue receipts have all shown healthy growth over the past few years.
Delivering the customary address at the commencement of the Budget session of the Assembly, he said the per capita income had increased from ₹3,23,745 at current prices in 2025-26 to ₹3,44,926 in 2026-27, registering a growth of 6.5%.
The GSDP growth rate, which stood at (-)2.21% in 2020-21, has increased to 8.12% in 2025-26. The growth rate witnessed was higher than that of the national GDP. The economy of the UT continued to register sustained growth, with overall receipts in 2025-26 increasing to ₹13,397.69 crore as against ₹12,346.80 crore in 2024-25, registering a growth of 8.51%, he said.
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