Patna has long been a major agricultural hub. It is an important business and luxury brand center of eastern India. The economy has been spurred by growth in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods industry, the service sector, along with Green revolution businesses. 

As of 2015, the GDP per capita of Patna is Rs. 1,06,000 ($1581)  and its GDP growth rate is 7.29 percent. Patna is the 21st fastest growing city in the world, and the fifth fastest-growing city in India, and is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 3.72%.