Indian economy steadier than ever: RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta
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Why in news
RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta stated that India has entered a phase of economic maturity marked by faster growth and lower inflation due to improved fiscal management and reduced bank bad loans.
Background
The average decadal GDP growth rate increased from 5.7% in the 1980s to 7.7% post-COVID-19. India's share of world GDP has doubled to 3.5%.
Facts for Prelims
- FactIndia's average decadal GDP growth rate post-COVID-19 is 7.7%
- FactIndia's current share of world GDP is 3.5%
- PostPoonam Gupta is the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
For Mains
Q. Analyze the factors contributing to India's transition towards economic maturity and the role of fiscal management in sustaining long-term GDP growth.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal-Monetary Synergy: Coordination between capital spending and inflation management to sustain growth
- Asset Quality Improvement: Impact of reduced bank bad loans on credit availability and systemic stability
Keywords: Economic Maturity · Fiscal Management · Capital Spending · GDP Growth · Inflation Stability
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