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Economic Growth

Economic growth refers to the increase in a country's production of goods and services. It is measured by the rise in Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This growth can lead to improved living standards. It often results in more job opportunities. However, it can also create challenges, such as income inequality. Sustainable growth is essential for long-term prosperity.

Why Growth Isn’t Creating Jobs

For decades, economic policy has rested on a near-axiom: faster GDP growth will inevitably create more jobs. Higher...

 January 9, 2026

India’s Growth Amid Global Tariff Turmoil

When the United States marked its so-called “Liberation Day” in April with a sharp escalation of tariffs under...

 January 9, 2026

Gender and India’s Trade Strategy

For decades after liberalisation, India’s trade policy was designed around growth, competitiveness, and access to global markets. Social...

 January 8, 2026

RBI–Government Financial Knot

As India steps into 2026, the macroeconomic moment appears unusually favourable. The Governor of the Reserve Bank of...

 January 2, 2026

Why Customs Reform Matters for India’s Trade Push

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s statement that customs reform will be a top priority in the next Union Budget...

 December 31, 2025

Reform Express 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, India’s economic story is less about dramatic announcements and more about the...

 December 31, 2025

Why India Missed the Manufacturing Bus

Despite starting the 20th century at broadly comparable levels of development, India’s economic trajectory has diverged sharply from...

 December 26, 2025

India–New Zealand FTA and Trade Strategy

India’s decision to conclude negotiations for a free trade agreement with New Zealand signals a clear shift in...

 December 25, 2025

RBI Rate Cut Amid Data Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of India’s surprise policy rate cut on December 6, coming soon after official data showed...

 December 17, 2025

India–Ethiopia Partnership at a Turning Point

Ethiopia, one of Africa’s most populous nations and fastest-growing economies, is re-emerging as a key strategic and economic...

 December 16, 2025

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