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Tripura: Economic Highlights

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Overview
Tripura, a northeastern state of India, recorded a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of ₹65,300 crore in 2023–24, with a growth rate of 7.5%. The per capita income stands at ₹1,40,000. The state’s economy is primarily driven by agriculture, natural gas, handloom & handicrafts, rubber production, and tourism. Tripura’s strategic location near Bangladesh provides key trade and export opportunities, making it an emerging logistics hub in the Northeast.

Why Invest in Tripura

  • Strategic Location: Shares an 856 km border with Bangladesh, facilitating trade and connectivity.
  • Natural Gas Reserves: Significant reserves, supporting industries like power generation and petrochemicals.
  • Agro & Food Processing: Ideal conditions for rubber, tea, bamboo, and organic farming.
  • Tourism & Eco-Tourism: Rich biodiversity, heritage sites, and scenic landscapes attracting investments.
  • Infrastructure Growth: New airports, highways, and railway projects enhancing connectivity

Incentives & Schemes

  • Industrial Development: Capital subsidies, tax exemptions, and incentives under NEIDS (Northeast Industrial Development Scheme).
  • Trade & Export Promotion: Support for border trade with Bangladesh, including SEZ development.
  • Agro & Rubber Processing: Subsidies for rubber plantations, food processing, and bamboo-based industries.
  • Tourism & Handicrafts: Financial aid for eco-tourism projects, homestays, and MSME development in handicrafts.

Key Economic Data: Tripura

Category Details
Capital Agartala
GSDP (2023–24) ₹65,300 crore
Growth Rate 7.5%
Per Capita Income ₹1,40,000
Top Sectors Agriculture, Natural Gas, Handloom, Rubber, Tourism
FDI Share in India 0.03%
Top FDI Sources Bangladesh, Thailand, Japan
Cumulative FDI (FY 2024) ₹300 crore (Q1)
Policy Impact Focus on trade, infrastructure, and MSME growth
Recent FDI ₹90 crore (2022–23)

Latest Insights

  • Tripura attracted ₹300 crore in cumulative FDI by Q1 FY2024, mainly in trade, infrastructure, and tourism.
  • The Agartala-Akhaura rail link with Bangladesh is expected to boost cross-border trade.
  • Increased focus on natural gas exploration and rubber processing industries.
  • Government initiatives supporting bamboo, handloom, and agro-based industries for MSME growth.