Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan sheds light on the 'fluff' in India's economic growth rate
Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan sheds light on the 'fluff' in India's economic growth rate

The Case of the 'Fluff' in GDP Growth

It seems former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has spotted some 'fluff' in India's impressive GDP growth rate likening it to one of my own complex cases.

Unraveling the Mystery of GDP Numbers

Rajan warns that beneath the current 8.5% growth lies a hidden truth smaller companies haven't seen significant growth a conundrum that needs solving.

A Study in Realism

Rajan urges for a dose of reality in GDP projections reminding us that 'It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data.' Perhaps the GDP numbers need a touch of deductive reasoning.

The Adventure of Private Sector Investment

Despite India's growth story private sector investment remains a shadowy figure lurking in the background. Could this be a case of 'The Dog That Didn't Bark'?

The Sign of the Rising Economy

While the Indian government eyes a $5 trillion GDP by 2027 experts are divided on the path ahead. As I always say 'It is a capital mistake to theorize in advance of the facts.'

The Final Verdict

As the world watches India's economic growth unravel it's clear that unraveling the mysteries of GDP requires more than just numbers. Perhaps a little detective work is needed to crack this case.


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    rdjlarso
    5/8/2024 11:00:30 PM

    The Indian economy, a puzzle waiting to be solved, just like one of Sherlock's mysteries!