India's Per Capita Income (GDP) at Rs 53k in 2010 - 2011

India’s per capita income grew by 15.6 per cent to Rs 53,331 per annum in 2010-11, crossing the half-a-lakh rupees mark for the first time, according to government data. 


The per capita income at current prices is estimated at Rs 53,331 in 2010 - 11, as against Rs 46,117 for the previous year, depicting a growth of 15.6 per cent, as per Central Statistical Office (CSO). 


*Per capita income is the earnings of each Indian if the national income is evenly divided among the country’s population of around 120 crore. It is an important indicator of overall prosperity in the country.