In a recent report highlighting consumer spending patterns across India, southern states like Kerala, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu have emerged as leaders in per capita expenditure, showcasing stronger purchasing power and better living standards.
Industrialized states such as Gujarat and Maharashtra have reported spending levels hovering around the national average, reflecting balanced economic growth and consumption patterns.
However, populous northern states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan lag significantly behind, with lower per capita spending indicating economic and developmental disparities. Similarly, West Bengal also falls below the national average in both rural and urban spending categories.
Experts suggest that the higher spending levels in southern states are driven by better infrastructure, higher literacy rates, and improved social welfare systems, contributing to overall economic stability and prosperity.
