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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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The math behind India’s elections—Why proximity matters

It is one of the most consistent findings in electoral politics: voters are more likely to support candidates who come from their local area.

US ends oil waivers but Russian crude flows to India ‘likely to remain steady’ amid Hormuz disruption

India will need to recalibrate crude sourcing strategy as US ends waivers for Russian & Iranian oil, energy experts say. But Russian crude will likely remain central to energy basket.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

The world’s in a flux. India must reform, consolidate & build a strong economy

We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.