By Editor It is the work put up by every big city in India that counts in the overall GDP of the nation as well as the overall financial, aka economic growth. And sure enough, there are some cities that are doing much better than others, and that’s just a fact of life. So, if you felt somewhat curious about the same thing in India’s case, then you must be looking forward to knowing what makes a city rich and what things work in its favor. For that, just keep on reading this list of the Top 10 Richest Cities In India 2026. Here we go.
1. Mumbai
There frankly would have been no other city to start this list with. In 2026, Mumbai once again takes the top spot as the richest city in India with an estimated GDP of about ₹28 lakh crore. That in itself accounts for almost 5% of the entire Indian economy, which says a great deal about its economic power. Mumbai has the biggest stock exchanges, main banks, corporate headquarters, and financial institutions in India. Moreover, the city’s economy is always on the move due to industries such as entertainment, IT, manufacturing, and international trade.
2. Delhi (Delhi NCR)
After Mumbai, Delhi NCR is next in line, a region which grabs the second position quite comfortably with a combined GDP figure of almost ₹27 lakh crore. And you might already have a good idea why that is the case, and yes, it has a lot to do with public administration, IT firms, real estate, startups, and tourism. Talking more specifically about that, well, Gurgaon, Noida, and Ghaziabad, for instance, have become key commercial centers over time. Moreover, Delhi as the national capital, naturally has advantages in terms of infrastructure, connectivity, and policy support.
3. Bengaluru
Bengaluru easily comes third and no one should be surprised at that. It is estimated that Bengaluru’s GDP is around ₹10.5 lakh crore and it still remains the biggest technology and startup hub in India. It has even been called the Silicon Valley of India, and the nickname is absolutely deserved. There are thousands of IT companies, global tech giants, and startups that have their base here. Apart from software, Bengaluru has also developed strongly in biotech, aerospace, and electronics.
4. Kolkata
True, once Kolkata was the capital of India back in the British Raj, but even centuries later, this city is still among the most successful and growing ones. So much so that the projected GDP of this city is about ₹9 to 10 lakh crore. And for those thinking about what really fuels this much growth, well, that actually has a lot to do with things like trade, banking, manufacturing, and logistics that are at the peak in this city as of late.
5. Hyderabad
Then, just slightly behind Bengaluru, there is Hyderabad with a projected aka estimated, GDP close to ₹8.5 lakh crore. In recent time though, like two decades or so, this city has seen some unmatched growth in various sectors such as IT, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. Right now, there are a lot of things already going on and that’s why big global companies are looking forward to setting up their offices in this city specifically.
6. Chennai
According to the economic survey, Chennai is the sixth richest city in India with a GDP of about ₹7.8 lakh crore. The city is indeed the automobile capital of India as almost half of the factory car and auto-part manufacturing of the whole country happens here. Besides the automobile sector, Chennai also boasts of significant IT, healthcare, and electronics sectors, net exports through the port.
7. Pune
By now, if you’re an Indian citizen, you must have heard quite a lot about Pune and how fast it has been growing, like so much so that it has an estimated GDP of about ₹5.5 lakh crore. And talking about what things work in this city’s favour, well, it has to be the combination of education, IT, manufacturing, and automobile sectors. Moreover, and moving forward, no doubt, just like Mumbai, Pune is being looked at as a powerful economic contributor to Maharashtra’s overall development.
8. Ahmedabad
People in India often talk about the Gujarat Model, and the very successful example of that is Ahmedabad, not a single doubt in that because it has an estimated GDP of about ₹5 lakh crore. And just like every other city on this list, Ahmedabad also plays big on the specific sectors like textiles, and of late, it has now diversified into chemicals, pharmaceuticals, IT, and manufacturing sectors, which are paying off really well in the last decade or so.
9. Surat
At number nine, we’d like to talk about Surat because it has an estimated GDP of nearly ₹4.2 lakh crore. The city is globally referred to as the Diamond City of the World, as it is the major processor of the world’s diamonds, accounting for almost 90% of the total diamonds. Not only diamonds, textiles in Surat are also a big industry, catering to both the local and overseas markets.
10. Visakhapatnam
Finishing off this list very well, we’d like to talk about one more major city, that has grown quite a lot for a very specific reason, and that has a lot to do with its position in India’s map. It is
Visakhapatnam that we’re talking about with a predicted GDP of approximately ₹3.6 lakh crore. And yes, the city, situated on the east coast, and that’s mainly why it thrives on its port, steel plants, and heavy industries for its economy, which overall are working BIG time in the city’s favor.
Conclusion
That’s about it. Sure, we can keep on going with this list in descending order, but for the sake of keeping it a short and effective list, let’s just end it with only these richest cities in India as of 2026. See you in the next one.