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Math Not 'Mathing'? Why Economists Aren't Convinced That India Is REALLY Growing At 8.2%

India's economy is booming. At least that's what the numbers say. But here's the problem - experts don't seem to believe them fully. India's top economists redicted 6.7% growth in the April-June quarter in a Mint poll. The official number? 7.8%. In the next and more recent July-September quarter, they expected 7.2%. It came in at 8.2%. Even higher than the Reserve Bank of India's own forecast of 7%. When your GDP consistently outperforms every expert's prediction, you have either discovered an economic miracle or something's off with the math. And there is something off with the math. Watch.

17 Dec 2025
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Piyush Goyal Reveals ALL The Countries India Is Currently In Talks With For Trade Deals: Watch

India seals mega FTAs! Piyush Goyal: Oman & New Zealand pacts in final phase—expected soon! Chile deal wrapping up too. NZ Minister Todd McClay visits Delhi Dec 12 for last-mile talks. After 5 rounds (2023-2025), Oman CEPA covers text & market access. Boosts exports in agri, pharma, IT amid $10.5B bilateral trade. India eyes EU, US, Australia, GCC, Korea, Peru, Maldives next. Game-changer for global value chains & Make in India!

10 Dec 2025
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Commerce Minister’s Big Remark Amid Trade Tensions: Self-Reliance Not Optional

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has urged India and its manufacturing sector to be self-reliant amid the ongoing trade tensions across the globe. The current trade tensions flared at the start of 2025, right after US President Donald Trump returned to the oval office and announced sweeping tariffs on counties across the globe.

3 Dec 2025
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Ex-Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong Decodes ASEAN Dynamics, India & China Economy

India’s youth economy to surpass China’s, says ex-Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong! In Chatham House dialogue, Lee highlights India’s demographic edge and shrinking China’s population as key to overtaking. With India’s GDP at 1/4 of China’s, projections show potential leap. Watch the global shift!

29 Oct 2025
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India’s economy as third largest: Just a guarantee of the inevitable | Mint Primer | Mint

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claim of India becoming a top-three economy is likely due to population and economic growth, rather than his term. Yet, GDP isn't the sole indicator of well-being. While GDP is significant, economists prioritize economic growth and per capita income. Japan's stagnant economy challenges the idea of GDP as the only measure. Other factors like health, education, and environment, ignored by GDP, define a nation's well-being. India's low rankings in hunger, gender gap, and press freedom highlight the discrepancy. GDP should be supplemented with holistic measures to gauge true progress and citizen benefits.

14 Aug 2023
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India's Bright Future: A Global Leader | Mint Explains | Mint

Despite global economic and geopolitical concerns, India is expected to grow over 6% this year. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated at the 107th Development Committee meeting at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank annual meeting that current headwinds and strained global supply chains have put tremendous pressure on the global economy, as evidenced by persistently high interest rates, northbound inflationary pressures, and currency depreciation.

8 Aug 2023
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135Million Indians came out of poverty trap in five years | Mint Primer | Mint

Discover the remarkable progress India has made in reducing multidimensional poverty, with 135 million people lifted out of deprivation. This Niti Aayog report highlights the factors driving this positive change, including improved access to education, healthcare, and living standards. Explore the challenges that remain and the nation's commitment to achieving sustainable development goals. Join us for a comprehensive analysis of India's poverty reduction journey!

4 Aug 2023
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India's Per Capita Income To Grow By 70%; External Trade To Double By 2030 | Report | In Focus

Standard Chartered Banks in its recently published weekend report claimed that India’s external trade may nearly double to USD 2.1 trillion by 2030. Currently, it is almost 1/3rd of the overall GDP at 1.2 trillion dollars. The report further claims that as that happens India's per capita income will grow by nearly 70 per cent to USD 4,000 by FY 2030 Watch the full video for more details.

31 Jul 2023
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What they don't tell you about India's poverty numbers | Mint Explains | Mint

In this video, we explore the issue of poverty in India and the challenges faced in accurately measuring it. The video highlights the leaked data from a 2017-18 consumer expenditure survey, which suggests a potential rise in national poverty rates. However, the government's response to this data has been controversial, raising questions about the accuracy and transparency of India's poverty measurements. The video delves into the complexities of measuring poverty in a developing economy like India and the political sensitivity around poverty numbers. We discuss the official poverty lines based on consumer expenditure surveys conducted by the National Sample Survey and the growing divergence between survey estimates and national accounts. The video also highlights the trade-offs between comparability and accuracy in survey design and the importance of transparency in India's statistical establishment. Overall, the video underscores the need for reliable poverty data to formulate policies that ensure economic gains are shared widely in India.

20 Jul 2023
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Boosting India’s Economy with Infrastructure | Mint Explains | Mint

The Indian economy is experiencing a challenging phase due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, trade disruptions, and lower export growth. The Narendra Modi government has set its sights on reviving the country's economic growth trajectory by investing in infrastructure. In this video, we'll explore the government's strategy and examine whether it will be enough to get India's annual growth rate back nearer to 7.5%.

19 Jun 2023