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.
Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Economic growth is widely recognised as factor in reducing poverty in developing countries, including India. The relationship between economic growth and poverty alleviation...
India’s national accounts statistics have been assigned a ‘C’ grade by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its 2028 annual review. This grade indicates that while the data...
India’s benchmark 10-year government security (G-Sec) yield hovered near 6.53 per cent in late 2025. This followed a peak close to 6.6 per cent earlier in the year....
India’s dairy sector has seen remarkable growth since the 1970s. From producing 23 million tonnes in 1970, milk production soared to over 239 million tonnes by 2023-24. This...
India's inflation has moderated steadily since early 2022. By the second quarter of 2025-26, Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation dropped to 1.9 per cent. Wholesale Price Index (WPI)...
India’s manufacturing sector is often contrasted with China’s dominant industrial base. Recent debates show the reasons behind this gap. The core difference lies in economic priorities and political...
India’s trade deficit widened sharply in October 2025 to $21.8 billion. This marked a 141% increase from the same month in the previous year. The rise was driven...
India’s agricultural exports have grown faster than its overall merchandise exports in 2025. From April to September, farm produce exports rose by 8.8% to $25.9 billion. This outpaced...
Recent advances in tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis have transformed the global fight against the disease. The introduction of portable molecular diagnostic tools has drastically reduced the time required to...
