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Viksit Bharat and Net Zero

India’s Roadmap to Viksit Bharat and Net Zero: Key Insights from NITI Aayog Reports

Introduction NITI Aayog — India’s premier policy think tank — has published a series of analytical reports envisioning long-term transformation pathways for India. Two interconnected visions are central: These reports explore alternate scenarios, policy levers, economic trajectories, climate action pathways, and the interplay between development and sustainability. The goal is to inform policymakers, planners, civil…

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Consumer price index

India’s New CPI Series: Inflation Measurement in a Changing Economy

Introduction Inflation is not just an economic term — it directly affects household budgets, savings, investments, and government policy. In India, the most trusted indicator of retail inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Recently, India introduced a new CPI series with 2024 as the base year, replacing the older 2012 framework. This revision reflects…

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Economy Challenges

Economic Inequality in India: Dimensions and the Impact of Regional and Social Disparities on Inclusive Development

Introduction Economic inequality has emerged as one of the most critical challenges facing India in the 21st century. Despite sustained economic growth, technological progress, and rising global integration, the benefits of development have not been distributed evenly across society. Inequality in India is not limited to income differences alone; it spans wealth ownership, access to…

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