Indian economy

Indian economy: Can the growth engine defy global headwinds?

Indian economy posts 7% growth rate amid global turmoil, but it will be challenged by external risks and sustainability issues. #Indianeconomy #growth #GDP Read more »
Indian economy

Indian economy: Robust GDP growth haunted by investment ghosts

Private investment has not picked up despite Indian economy's stellar performance on the growth front, prompting the government to prod corporates to take the plunge. #Economy #GDP #investment #capex Read more »
the unique Bharatiya model of growth

The Bharatiya model: A unique path to inclusive development

The Bharatiya model of growth prioritises balance, #inclusion, and #pragmatism, offering a distinct path to development that other nations can learn from. #indianeconomy # Read more »
GDP as a measure of prosperity

Beyond GDP: Economic growth vs quality of life

A compelling case for replacing #GDP as a measure of #economicdevelopment with more holistic indicators of #prosperity and well-being. #welfareeconomics #sdgs Read more »
credit offtake

GDP growth: Monsoon woes, inflation threaten recovery

India's GDP growth accelerated to 7.8% in the first quarter of 2023-24, but challenges like weak monsoon and elevated inflation could temper growth in the coming quarters. #GDP #Q1GDP #Indiaeconomy Read more »
IndiaN economy, $5 trillion economy

Indian economy defies headwinds, but sagging exports, high public debt weigh

Strong domestic #demand powers Indian economy amid global challenges, but an #exports slump and rising #publicdebt cause concern. #indianeconomy #GDP Read more »
INSURANCE, IRDAI

Rising debt of state governments threatens to derail troubled Indian economy

At a time when the Union government is struggling to contain its fiscal deficit, rising debt burden of state governments may spell disaster for the Indian economy. Read more »
International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness: Why happiness and wellbeing count more than income

International Day of Happiness is an occasion to re-examine the development metrics that measure just income or output. Read more »
inflation and interest rates

Record GST collections back World-bank’s 7.5-12.5% growth forecast for Indian economy

Bullish economic growth projections for the Indian economy will depend on financial sector risks, and the success of measures taken to curb the spread of Covid-19. Read more »
Budget 2021 by nirmala sitharaman

Budget 2021: A bagful of surprises from finance minister

In Budget 2021, the finance minister seems to have utilised the pandemic-led fiscal slippage to clean up the government’s books at a modest marginal cost. Read more »