Why is Maharashtra the richest state in India?

Answer 1

Maharashtra is having one of the widest Industrial base in India. It is also well literate state at #2 in literacy. It also has highest numbers of Engineers, Doctors, Graduates, Technicians. It has best skilled & trained man power in India. At the same time Maharashtra has very strong infrastructure of Ports, Airports and well connected wide High Ways. Till recent time it was power surplus state and will regain this status very soon. All these factors are heaven for any investor and industrialist. This is the reason Maharashtra always tops on Foreign Direct Investments.

At the same time agriculture in Maharashtra is very advance and efficient. There is a wide agro-industrial base. Maharshtra produce 98% of wine produced in India. it is also contribute upto 80% of countries Strawberry export. It is leading Sugarcane production and India depends on Maharashtra for Onions. It has large chain of Milk collection centres and dairies and also leads in poultry farms and products. Farmers deal through co operative socialites and get best returns. Rural income level in Maharashtra is highest in India. Maharashtra has 40% computers in India and 40% internet users of India are in Maharashtra. Banks receives maximum deposits from Maharashtra and desburse maximum credits ( Rs.20 of every 100). Maharashtra has highest numbers of Two wheelers and cars and ranks top in ownership of Luxury cars. Kolhapur was having maximum numbers of Mercs in India. Now aurangabad is leading in ownership of luxury cars after its bulk purchase debut of Merc & BMW.

These are strength of Maharashtra economy which makes it Numero Uno in India scenario.