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India’s Economic Growth in 2026: Why GDP Grew 7.7%

India's Economic Growth in 2026: The World's Fastest-Growing Major Economy Explained  India’s economy grew 7.7% in FY2025-26, supported by resilient domestic demand, investment and strong services activity. Author: Dr. Sanjaykumar Pawar  India’s GDP grew 7.7% in FY2025-26, keeping it among the world’s fastest-growing major economies. Here’s what is driving growth, where the risks lie, and what it means for ordinary Indians. Table of Contents Introduction India's GDP Growth: The Headline Numbers What's Driving the Growth Engine Inflation and the RBI's Balancing Act Sector-Wise Performance: Winners and Laggards Global Headwinds: Tariffs, Energy Shocks and the Rupee The Investment and Consumption Story Risks on the Horizon What This Means for Common Indians The Road Ahead: FY2027 Outlook Conclusion FAQs Sources Introduction  Every few months, a fresh set of GDP numbers arrives, and the headline is familiar: India remains one of the world's fas...

Modi Launches Pulses Mission to Boost Production by 2030

Indian farmers harvesting tur and chana under the new PM Dhan-Dhaanya and Pulses Self-Reliance Missions launched by PM Modi in 2025.(Representing AI image) Modi’s Big Bet on Pulses: How PM Dhan‑Dhaanya & Self-Reliance Mission Could Transform India’s Pulse Economy  - Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Table of Contents Introduction: Why Pulses Matter More Than Ever Current Landscape of Pulse Production in India 2.1 Area, Yield & Production Trends 2.2 Import Dependency & Price Volatility The New Initiatives: PM Dhan‑Dhaanya & Self-Reliance in Pulses 3.1 PM Dhan‑Dhaanya Krishi Yojana – Key Features & Focus 3.2 Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (2025–31) – What It Envisions 3.3 Links with Earlier Programs & Budget Announcements Challenges & Bottlenecks in Scaling Pulse Cultivation 4.1 Soil Fertility, Water Stress & Climate Vulnerability 4.2 Seed Systems, R&D & Extension Gaps 4.3 Post-Harvest Losses, Processing & Market Access 4.4...

Rationalising India’s Tariffs: Boost Productivity, Protect Farmers & Compete Globally

  India must move beyond the ‘tariff king’ label — balancing farmer protection with productivity, innovation, and global trade competitiveness. Rationalising Tariffs, Independent of US Pressure: Why India Must Focus on Productivity and Innovation  -Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Table of Contents Introduction India’s Tariff Landscape: The Global Context Tariffs in G20 Countries India’s Agricultural and Non-Agricultural Tariffs Why India is Labelled the ‘Tariff King’ Agriculture’s Dominant Role Labour Force Dependence and Food Security Concerns The Irrationalities in India’s Tariff Structure Case Studies: Edible Oils, Rice, and Nuts Contradictions in Farmer Protection Rationalising Tariffs Without US Pressure Why India Should Set Its Own Trade Agenda Learning from Global Comparisons (US, EU, China) Adopting Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) for Sensitive Commodities Protecting Farmers Smartly Balancing Domestic Supply and Imports Beyond Tariffs: Boosting Produc...

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