{"id":27615,"date":"2024-02-16T08:09:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T08:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=27615"},"modified":"2024-02-16T08:09:44","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T08:09:44","slug":"upsc-mains-what-factors-contribute-to-the-slower-pace-of-industrial-development-growth-compared-to-the-overall-gross-domestic-product-gdp-growth-during-the-post-reform-era-how-far-have-the-recent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-what-factors-contribute-to-the-slower-pace-of-industrial-development-growth-compared-to-the-overall-gross-domestic-product-gdp-growth-during-the-post-reform-era-how-far-have-the-recent\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Mains &#8211; What factors contribute to the slower pace of industrial development growth compared to the overall Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth during the post-reform era? How far have the recent changes in Industrial Policy enhanced the industrial growth rate?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-10-1-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/refer-and-earn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Refer &amp; 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Despite the expectations that the 1991 LPG (Liberalisation, Privatisation, Globalisation) reforms would significantly boost India&#8217;s industries, the industrial growth rate has lagged behind, remaining at 2-3%, compared to the robust 6-7% growth witnessed in India&#8217;s overall GDP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/996aa2Xuri6emgRf83fa7IDhytEciHRKP4XC0CZUnTiCD19b8AgCfhU_nqALYgMCYawQ4Y3V9TT4CJaPgUNT4CyNsr9SEUpdiHcPR5nBg3080tVrzb_YJAWHAlbHslcTFfTMHKV8KVB68ZfhA7nKMws\" width=\"369\" height=\"227\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 369px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 369\/227;\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Body\"><\/span>Body: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_contributing_to_slower_industrial_growth\"><\/span>Factors contributing to slower industrial growth:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Inadequate Infrastructure:<\/strong> India faces a significant deficit in physical infrastructure, requiring an estimated investment of $1 trillion for development. The World Bank&#8217;s Logistics Performance Index ranks India 44th out of 160 countries, indicating a need for substantial improvement.<\/li><li><strong>High Logistics Cost:<\/strong> Poor industrial infrastructure results in elevated logistics costs, making Indian goods less cost-competitive globally. India&#8217;s logistics spending is 2-3 times more than its competitors, reaching around 14% of its GDP.<\/li><li><strong>Restrictive Labour Laws: <\/strong>Complex, rigid, and confusing labour laws in India create challenges for businesses, ranking the country 163rd out of 190 in the World Bank&#8217;s Doing Business Report, indicating difficulties in the regulatory environment.<\/li><li><strong>Complicated Business Environment: <\/strong>A convoluted tax system with high compliance costs adversely affects manufacturing competitiveness. India ranks 63rd out of 190 countries in the Ease of Doing Business 2022 report.<\/li><li><strong>Low Investment in Technology:<\/strong> Outdated technologies contribute to low productivity and higher costs. India&#8217;s spending on research and development (R&amp;D) is around 0.7% of GDP, lower than the global average.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_changes_in_Industrial_Policy\"><\/span>Recent changes in Industrial Policy:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/rN-Jm_aPdPyYsPK7PcNg9GlVO8Kumo8Gb2nWLY2G7KXjcFdRvs1noBhEePmhWdrzhWqEklNoZWUvYM5syAdgJN9SASX2IH7xKF3xaDhgr7584Q8Mq13HuZ1OnjawBcgc0NFOt6MreMxREwbSWcziTiw\" width=\"590\" height=\"272\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 590px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 590\/272;\"><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Policy Goals: T<\/strong>he National manufacturing policy aims to increase the manufacturing sector&#8217;s GDP share to 25% by 2025, and the foreign trade policy for 2015-20 targets doubling India&#8217;s exports.<\/li><li><strong>Investments in Technology:<\/strong> The new policy seeks to attract $1.3 trillion in FDI annually, emphasizing attracting and retaining investments for technology access.<\/li><li><strong>Targeting Sectors:<\/strong> The policy focuses on leveraging strengths in sectors like automobiles, electronics, renewable energy, and banking, targeting the creation of globally scaled and commercially viable sectors.<\/li><li><strong>Tax Benefits: <\/strong>New manufacturing units benefit from a reduced corporate tax rate of 15%.<\/li><li><strong>Enhance Labor Market Flexibility:<\/strong> The policy aims at boosting job creation in the formal sector, focusing on enhancing labor market flexibility with performance-linked tax incentives.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent changes in industrial policy demonstrate a promising shift towards addressing issues with strategic goals, increased investment targets, and targeted sectoral development. As these policy changes unfold, they hold the potential to reshape India&#8217;s industrial landscape and foster sustained economic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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