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Himachal’s economy moving on strong, resilient growth trajectory: CM Sukhu informs Assembly

IANS | March 20, 2026 05:04 PM

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh’s economy continued to move on a strong and resilient growth trajectory, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said on Friday.

Tabling the Economic Survey for 2021-22 in the Assembly, CM Sukhu, who also holds the finance portfolio, said as per the advance estimates for 2025-26 the state’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) at current prices is estimated at around Rs 2.54 lakh crore, registering a healthy growth of about 10.1 per cent over the previous year.

In real terms, he said, the state economy is expected to grow by about 8.3 per cent, reflecting sustained economic activity across key sectors despite global uncertainties and climatic challenges.

“This performance highlights the inherent strength and adaptability of Himachal Pradesh’s economy, ” he said.

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