{"id":37418,"date":"2024-04-10T10:41:34","date_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=37418"},"modified":"2024-04-10T10:41:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T10:41:35","slug":"report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/","title":{"rendered":"Report on the current state of the Indian economy &#8211; UPSC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian economy is recovering from a slowdown, but faces challenges like high unemployment and rising inequality, despite boasting a strong domestic savings rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tag: GS Paper &#8211; 3\u00a0 &#8211; indian economy &#8211; Growth &amp; Development<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Prelims: <\/strong>GDP deflator, Nominal GDP, Monsoon, Scheduled commercial banks, Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor&#8217;s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi), Jan Dhan Yojana, Production Linked Incentive (PLI), Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For Mains:<\/strong><strong> I<\/strong>ndia\u2019s GDP Growth Potential, Factors Driving Economic Growth, Steps that can be taken to make this growth more robust and sustainable&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fbb2ccd3bad\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" 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title=\"Concerns:&nbsp;\">Concerns:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Positive_Signs\" title=\"Positive Signs:&nbsp;\">Positive Signs:&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Rural_Demand\" title=\"Rural Demand:\u00a0\">Rural Demand:\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Private_Investment\" title=\"Private Investment:&nbsp;\">Private Investment:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Capital_Expenditure_Capex\" title=\"Capital Expenditure (Capex):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Capital Expenditure (Capex):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Structural_Developments\" title=\"Structural Developments:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Structural Developments:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Current_Account_Deficit\" title=\"Current Account Deficit:&nbsp;\">Current Account Deficit:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Foreign_Investments\" title=\"Foreign Investments:&nbsp;\">Foreign Investments:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Inflation\" title=\"Inflation:&nbsp;\">Inflation:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Credit_Growth\" title=\"Credit Growth:&nbsp;\">Credit Growth:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQs\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)&nbsp;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Prelims\" title=\"Prelims:&nbsp;\">Prelims:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Mains\" title=\"Mains&nbsp;\">Mains&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#1_Is_the_Indian_economy_growing\" title=\"1. Is the Indian economy growing?\">1. Is the Indian economy growing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#2_Are_there_any_challenges_facing_the_Indian_economy\" title=\"2. Are there any challenges facing the Indian economy?\">2. Are there any challenges facing the Indian economy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#3_What_are_the_bright_spots_in_the_Indian_economy\" title=\"3. What are the bright spots in the Indian economy?\">3. What are the bright spots in the Indian economy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#4_What_sectors_are_doing_well_in_India\" title=\"4. What sectors are doing well in India?\">4. What sectors are doing well in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#5_Where_can_I_find_more_information_about_the_Indian_economy\" title=\"5. Where can I find more information about the Indian economy?\">5. Where can I find more information about the Indian economy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/report-on-the-current-state-of-the-indian-economy-upsc\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Context\"><\/span><strong>Context:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>India\u2019s various current economic aspects such as, GDP growth, inflation, consumption trends, investment activities, foreign investments, financial indicators.&nbsp;<\/li><li>GDP growth at 8.4% in the third quarter of 2023-24, alongside a notable surge in the Purchasing Managers\u2019 Index (PMI) Manufacturing, reaching a 16-month high of 59.1 in March.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Concerns\"><\/span><strong>Concerns:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>GDP growth is predominantly fueled by investment, while consumption growth lags behind.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Consumption GDP expanded by 3% this year, contrasting with a pre-pandemic growth of 7% in 2018-19. This indicates subdued consumer spending despite overall economic growth.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The FMCG and apparel sectors are experiencing the brunt of cautious consumer spending.&nbsp;<\/li><li>There are apprehensions regarding potential layoffs and weak hiring in the IT sector, which could adversely impact urban consumer sentiments.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Signs\"><\/span><strong>Positive Signs:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rural_Demand\"><\/span><strong>Rural Demand:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Previously low rural demand is now showing signs of improvement.&nbsp;<\/li><li>FMCG volume growth in rural areas increased from 2.2% to 6.2% in the second half of 2023, according to a Nielsen report.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Two-wheeler sales, a key rural demand indicator, are also on the rise.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Assuming a normal monsoon, overall consumption demand is expected to further increase.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_Investment\"><\/span><strong>Private Investment:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased private sector investment is essential for sustained growth momentum.\u00a0<\/li><li>Sectors like steel, cement, petrochemicals, automobiles, aluminium, and renewable energy have witnessed heightened private sector investment.\u00a0<\/li><li>Capital goods companies have experienced a significant uptick in their order books in the last fiscal year.\u00a0<\/li><li>Manufacturing sector capacity utilisation stands at 74%, nearing the long-term average, indicating a potential acceleration in the private capex cycle in the upcoming quarters.\u00a0<\/li><li>CMIE data reflects a heightened intent by the private sector to invest in projects.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Capital_Expenditure_Capex\"><\/span><strong>Capital Expenditure (Capex):<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The government remains committed to stimulating growth through capital expenditure (capex).&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Structural_Developments\"><\/span><strong>Structural Developments:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Digitalization and increased formalisation have elevated India&#8217;s potential growth to a higher level.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Current_Account_Deficit\"><\/span><strong>Current Account Deficit:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Weak merchandise exports due to global slowdown, but services exports remained healthy.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Software services, business consulting, and travel services showed good performance.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Expected to keep India\u2019s current account deficit low at 0.6-0.7% of GDP in 2023-24 and around 1% in 2024-25.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foreign_Investments\"><\/span><strong>Foreign Investments:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Strong foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows were observed, boosting forex reserves to around $643 billion.&nbsp;<\/li><li>FII inflows reached $41 billion in 2023-24, compared to net outflows of $5.5 billion in the previous year.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Continued strong FII inflows expected in 2024-25 due to the inclusion of Indian government bonds in global indices, but caution is needed due to volatility.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inflation\"><\/span><strong>Inflation:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>CPI inflation decreased below RBI\u2019s upper target band of 6%.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Core inflation below 4% for the past three months, mainly due to disinflation in the services sector.&nbsp;<\/li><li>High food inflation, particularly in vegetables (30%), pulses (19%), and spices (14%), remains a concern.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Assuming a normal monsoon, CPI inflation is expected to decrease to around 4.8% in 2024-25 from estimated 5.4% in 2023-24.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Credit_Growth\"><\/span><strong>Credit Growth:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Despite higher interest rates, retail credit significantly increased.&nbsp;<\/li><li>RBI raised risk weightage for unsecured personal loans to address risks, slowing down growth of personal loans to around 18%.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Trend of high retail credit growth expected to continue due to changing consumption and saving patterns and easy access to credit.&nbsp;<\/li><li>No indications of strain in banks\u2019 retail loans, with a healthy credit ratio at 1.92 in the second half of 2023-24.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Questions_PYQs\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Questions (PYQs)<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 Increase in absolute and per capita real GNP do not connote a higher level of economic development, if: (2018)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Industrial output fails to keep pace with agricultural output.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Agricultural output fails to keep pace with industrial output.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Poverty and unemployment increase.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Imports grow faster than exports.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2 In a given year in India, official poverty lines are higher in some States than in others because: (2019)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) Poverty rates vary from State to State&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) Price levels vary from State to State&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) Gross State Product varies from State to State&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) Quality of public distribution varies from State to State&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (b)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains\"><\/span><strong>Mains<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Q1. Define potential GDP and explain its determinants. What are the factors that have been inhibiting India from realising its potential GDP? (2020)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Q2. Explain the difference between computing methodology of India\u2019s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) before the year 2015 and after the year 2015. (2021)&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <strong>(<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/opinion\/columns\/indian-economy-quality-focus-growth-9258533\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><strong>)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Is_the_Indian_economy_growing\"><\/span><strong>1. Is the Indian economy growing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, India&#8217;s economy is currently experiencing growth. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank both predict GDP growth for India in 2024 [sources: IMF, World Bank]. However, the exact growth rate can vary depending on the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Are_there_any_challenges_facing_the_Indian_economy\"><\/span><strong>2. Are there any challenges facing the Indian economy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. While the economy is growing, there are challenges. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Inflation: Rising prices of goods and services can affect purchasing power [source: Reserve Bank of India].<\/li><li>Unemployment: Though improvements are being made, unemployment remains a concern [source: Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy].<\/li><li>Global factors: The ongoing war in Ukraine and potential slowdowns in other major economies could impact India&#8217;s exports and foreign investment.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_are_the_bright_spots_in_the_Indian_economy\"><\/span><strong>3. What are the bright spots in the Indian economy?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are positive signs as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Strong domestic consumption: Consumer spending is a major driver of the Indian economy, and it is expected to remain robust [source: McKinsey &amp; Company].<\/li><li>Government reforms: Initiatives to improve infrastructure and attract investment are underway.<\/li><li>Digital transformation: The growth of the digital economy is creating new opportunities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_sectors_are_doing_well_in_India\"><\/span><strong>4. What sectors are doing well in India?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several sectors are showing strong growth, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Information technology (IT) and IT-enabled services (ITES)<\/li><li>Manufacturing, particularly auto and pharmaceuticals<\/li><li>Renewable energy<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Where_can_I_find_more_information_about_the_Indian_economy\"><\/span><strong>5. 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