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India aims to achieve developed country status by 2047, but faces significant challenges.

By Aniket Chakraborty

Apr 22, 2025

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CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran stresses the need to generate 8 million jobs annually for the next 10-12 years.

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The external environment won’t be as favorable as it has been in the last three decades, complicating India’s growth.

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Raising the share of manufacturing in GDP is essential, especially as China’s dominance in the sector grows post-COVID.

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The rise of AI and robotics is a threat to low-skilled jobs, but India must balance labor-centric policies with technological advancement.

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Nageswaran calls for more domestic investments and innovation to sustain growth amid global conflicts.

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While exports have been a major contributor to India’s growth, their role may decrease in the future.

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India must aim to maintain a 6.5% growth rate over the next decade, with a focus on deregulation and improving logistics.

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India’s growth is expected to reach 6.5% in 2025, supported by robust public spending and monetary easing.

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Nageswaran emphasizes policy prioritization and deregulation to maintain growth momentum in a challenging global environment.

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