West Bengal budget and economy
West Bengal is India's largest producer of rice and jute and a leading producer of potatoes, fish and vegetables. Darjeeling tea is famous worldwide. Kolkata is the commercial centre of eastern India.
Key figures
| GSDP, 2026-27 (budget projection, current prices) | Rs 21.48 lakh crore (8% more than 2025-26) |
|---|---|
| Real growth, 2025-26 (constant prices) | 7.6 per cent |
| Share of the economy, 2025-26 | agriculture 19%, industry 22%, services 59% |
| Per capita GSDP, 2025-26 (current prices) | Rs 1,98,451 |
GSDP (gross state domestic product) is the value of all goods and services produced in the state in a year. Real growth leaves out the effect of rising prices.
Sources
Figures: the West Bengal budget for 2026-27 and MoSPI estimates, as summarised by PRS Legislative Research (linked below).
Reference links
- PRS Legislative Research: West Bengal Budget Analysis 2026-27: summary of the state budget
- Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation: official GDP and state GSDP estimates
- Reserve Bank of India: Handbook of Statistics on Indian States: official state-wise economic data