Delhi’s Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday stated that the Economic Survey of Delhi 2025-26 clearly reflects that the national capital’s economy is now moving towards a more robust, dynamic, and high-growth trajectory.
The minister said during 2025-26, Delhi’s economic growth rate (GDP Growth Rate) has been recorded at 8.53 per cent, as compared to 7.4 per cent in 2023-24 and 6.21 per cent in 2024–25, under the previous AAP government.
He said this simply demonstrates a significant acceleration in the pace of development under the current leadership.
Sood added that this growth rate of 8.53 per cent is higher than the national average of 7.4 per cent, and in contrast, during 2023-24 and 2024-25, national capital’s growth rates of 7.4 and 6.21per cent were lower than the national growth rates of 9.2 per cent and 6.5 per cent, respectively.
He also highlighted that the per capita income has increased by 7.09 per cent in 2025–26, indicating an improvement in the standard of living of citizens.
The minister added that the rise in tax collection by 15.5 per cent reflected strong economic activity.
Additionally, he said that the capital expenditure has also seen an increase, which showcases the government’s intent and also its commitment towards development.
According to Sood, under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leadership of CM Rekha Gupta, the Delhi government is working in line with the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”
He affirmed that the CM Gupta led Delhi government remains fully committed to further accelerating this momentum of economic growth.