Uttar Pradesh has surged to become India's second-largest economy within a decade, as revealed by Invest UP CEO Vijay Kiran Anand at the Investors' Expo Conference (IEC) 2025. Strategic reforms, massive investments, and policy innovation propelled GSDP growth from ₹12.47 lakh crore in 2014-15 to over ₹25 lakh crore by 2025.
Growth Drivers
Under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's leadership, UP transformed through investor-friendly policies, infrastructure leaps, and sectoral diversification. Anand highlighted ease of doing business rankings jumping from 14th to 2nd nationally, attracting ₹40 lakh crore in investments via events like GIM and UPSIDA initiatives.
Key Highlights
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GSDP Surge: Annual growth averaging 10-12%, outpacing national averages; now trails only Maharashtra.
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Investment Boom: Over 25,000 projects approved; electronics, renewables, and manufacturing hubs like Noida and Greater Noida lead.
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Policy Wins: Single-window clearance, land bank creation, and ₹1 lakh crore infra push via expressways and airports.
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Sectoral Shift: Agri-processing doubled output; IT exports up 300%, creating 2 crore jobs.
UP's blueprint offers a model for inclusive growth.
Sources: NSE India, Economic Times, Business Upturn