India aims to become a $30 trillion economy in the next 25 years, driven by sustained GDP growth, strategic government policies, and long-term planning. While past growth trends and currency factors make this projection plausible, challenges such as slowing growth rates, inflation, and infrastructure gaps remain. Achieving this goal will require multi-dimensional efforts in trade, investment, technology, and human capital development, positioning India as a major global economic power by 2050.
Click to View MoreIndia’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) slipped to a three-month low of 4% in September 2025, reflecting slow growth in mining, primary goods, and consumer non-durables sectors. While consumer durables and manufacturing saw improvement due to GST reforms and festival demand, the overall industrial activity in the first half of FY 2025-26 was the slowest in five years. Government measures like GST rate cuts, PLI schemes, MSME credit support, and infrastructure development aim to revive growth. A holistic approach involving investment promotion, modernization, skill development, and policy stability is critical to sustain industrial growth and boost economic resilience.
Click to View MoreChina's construction of a dam on the Brahmaputra River has raised concerns in India about its impact on river flow. India is concerned that these dams could reduce water flow downstream, impacting agriculture and livelihoods. India is planning to build infrastructure to respond to this challenge, such as the Upper Siang Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
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