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Delhi poised to rank among world's top 15 city economies by 2050
Delhi could surge from the world's 63rd-largest city economy to 14th position by 2050, according to a new global cities analysis. India's urban centres are among the fastest-growing economies globally, with 55 cities featured in the world's top 100 urban growth leaders.
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Delhi's projected ascent reflects India's broader emergence as a powerhouse of urban economic growth, according to the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index. The capital's trajectory from its current 63rd-place ranking to 14th by mid-century underscores the country's expanding economic clout on the global stage.
India's representation among the world's fastest-expanding urban economies is particularly striking, with 55 Indian cities earning positions in the top 100 global urban growth leaders. This concentration of high-growth urban centres positions the country to play an increasingly significant role in shaping the world's economic landscape over the coming decades.
The analysis reflects India's ongoing urbanization and the rising economic contribution of its metropolitan areas. As cities across the country expand their industrial bases, service sectors, and infrastructure capabilities, they are attracting greater investment and talent, fuelling the economic momentum captured in the global rankings.
Deli's potential rise to the 14th position would place it among truly elite global city economies, alongside major financial and commercial hubs that currently dominate international rankings. The projection suggests that Indian cities will collectively represent a substantially larger share of global urban economic output by 2050 than they do today.