Rouhin Deb

Rouhin Deb

The author is Chief Economist, Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Assam

Rouhin Deb

Why Assam's rapid growth is more than a low-base effect

An RBI report places Assam as India's fastest-growing state over five years, driven by fiscal discipline, infrastructure spending and administrative reform rather than a low-base rebound

Updated On: 20 Jan 2026 | 4:49 PM IST