UPSC Editorial Analysis: The Private Investment Paradox in India

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment. Introduction The Indian economy is currently witnessing a strange contradiction. On one hand, the government has implemented massive reforms to favour businesses—including tax cuts and infrastructure spending. On the other hand, the private sector's contribution to Gross Fixed Capital …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: India’s Jobless Growth and Education Crisis

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.   Introduction India’s economic narrative is currently split between two conflicting realities. On one hand, it is the world’s fastest-growing major economy; on the other, it faces a chronic inability to generate formal employment for its burgeoning youth population. …

UPSC Editorial Analysis: Managing Regional Economic Divergence in India

General Studies-3; Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment.    Introduction The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) released the report “Relative Economic Performance of Indian States (1960-61 to 2023-24)”. The study assesses states’ contributions to national output and compares their per capita incomes with the …