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Topic5 trillion economy

Topic: 5 trillion economy

Can India earn ‘developed’ tag by 2047? GDP growth seems elusive, human development may be easier

The Narendra Modi government has set before the country the goal of attaining “developed country” status by 2047. On an initial reckoning, this seems...

How to horse-trade your way to a $30 trillion economy & ‘ED probe’ into Aarey forest’s denizens

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

India needs $100 billion FDI annually to become $5 trillion economy, Mukesh Aghi says

Aghi, President of the US India Strategic & Partnership Forum, said that most of the FDI will come from US & India must look into ways to bring in technology to fuel this growth.

SubscriberWrites: Simultaneous elections the need of the hour if India is to achieve a $5 trillion economy

Frequent elections means all political parties are in permanent campaign mode, which hampers governance and generates divisive rhetoric, argues Aakaash Singh.

Pharma imports from China can fall. Modi govt must invest in research and development

The labour crisis after the lockdown has highlighted the need for Modi government to invest in human capital for ensuring long-term sustainable growth.

Modi’s $5-trillion goal blocked not by lack of infrastructure but delayed regulatory reform

It is targets such as long-standing electricity dues and low capacity of our thermal power plants that the Modi government needs to aim at.

Sanjay Baru says PM must heed Rahul Bajaj, Mahesh Vyas says eco slowdown could get worse

The best of the day’s opinion, chosen and curated by ThePrint’s top editors.

Modi’s goal of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2025 is facing big risks

India is facing a structural & a cyclical slowdown and measures announced so far by Modi govt are seen falling short of addressing pain points.

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Wharton India Economic Forum: How India’s sustainability transition is turning pragmatic

Experts discuss India’s sustainability journey and how it is evolving from a narrative of climate intent to one grounded in economics, infrastructure, and long-term returns.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.