Economic growth to remain strong at 6.2% in 2024; private consumption and public spending to provide support

Economic growth to remain strong at 6.2% in 2024; private consumption and public spending to provide support

Robust domestic demand and strong growth in the manufacturing and services sector will help sustain growth in India in 2024 despite global headwinds, the UN said Friday. In its World Economic Situation and Prospects 2024 report, the UN projected the Indian economy to grow 6.2% in 2024, slightly lower than the 6.3% estimated for 2023. … Read more

India winning global manufacturing battle, BCG report shows impact of supply chains shifting away from China

India winning global manufacturing battle, BCG report shows impact of supply chains shifting away from China

Mumbai: India has emerged as one of the winners in global manufacturing over the past five years, with its exports to the US surging by $23 billion, a 44% increase from 2018 to 2022, while China experienced a 10% decline in exports to the US during this period, according to a BCG study on global … Read more

India’s buzzing economic activity belies fears of a slowdown

India’s buzzing economic activity belies fears of a slowdown

India’s economy picked up speed in December as business conditions improved, marking a rebound for the South Asian nation that had showed signs of a slowdown the preceding month. The needle indicating so-called animal spirits moved right after holding steady for five straight months — indicating stronger overall economic activity as 2022 drew to a … Read more

View: PM Narendra Modi is making the same huge economic mistake as Jawaharlal Nehru

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A critical component of the myth-making around Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to minimize the contribution of the country’s foundational figures. None has suffered more than Jawaharlal Nehru, the man who laid down the rails on which the republic has run for 74 years. Which makes it surprising that Modi is emulating a signature … Read more