Uttarakhand

Pharmaceuticals remained Uttarakhand's largest export sector, reinforcing the state's position as a key pharmaceutical manufacturing hub.

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Last updated: Apr, 2026

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Capital

Dehradun

Geographical Area (sq km)

53,483

State Language

Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni and English

Literacy Rate

78.8 per cent

Key Industries:

Information and communications technology (ICT)

Agro-based and food processing

Horticulture

Floriculture

Food processing

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology

Hydropower

Tourism

Engineering

Allied industries

Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)

RELATED SITES

Uttarakhand Information Technology Development Agency Uttarakhand Government Tourism Department State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttaranchal Ltd (SIDCUL)

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20 Aug 26

Escorts Kubota announces US$ 210 million investment on new plant in Uttar Pradesh

Escorts Kubota’s US$ 210 million investment in a new Uttar Pradesh plant will expand tractor and construction equipment capacity while strengthening India’s role as a global manufacturing and engineering hub.

21 Jul 26

APEDA Facilitates First Export of 24 MT Frozen French Fries from Uttarakhand to Iraq

APEDA facilitated the first export of 24 MT of frozen French fries from Uttarakhand to Iraq, strengthening value-added agricultural exports and expanding India's processed food presence in global markets.

22 Oct 25

GST Rate Cut: Strengthening agriculture, tourism, and industry in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts, from 12–28% to 5–18%, aim to boost agriculture, tourism, handicrafts, vehicles, and medical devices, enhancing competitiveness, livelihoods, and sustainable economic growth.

15 Oct 25

India ranks sixth globally in live branded residence projects: Report

India ranks sixth globally in live branded residences, contributing 4% to supply, led by Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, and Pune, with Goa and Uttarakhand emerging as key destinations.

7 Jul 25

OYO-owned European holiday home brand DanCenter plans to add 250 vacation homes in India in FY26

OYO plans to add 250 DanCenter vacation homes across India in FY26, expanding its premium holiday portfolio to meet growing domestic demand for organised luxury stays.

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