Shankar Acharya

In India, after unprecedented 6% drop in real GDP in 2020-21 because of Covid and lockdowns, there was a remarkably strong recovery in the next three years with GDP growth averaging a little over 8%

India's financial sector, dominated by public sector banks in 1991, had been long repressed by rigid controls on interest rate

Recent trends in Myanmar civil war make a case for India to upgrade its links with anti-junta forces

India's goal of Viksit 2047 requires both luck and clearly outlined plans and policies

A glimpse into basic data of the 50 most populous countries reveals distinct characteristics that define this grouping

As economic woes and geopolitical tensions loom, brace for impact on climate, politics and beyond

Unlike those born in the 1940s and '50s, the current generation can no longer take global peace and lifelong economic progress for granted

Britain's opium policy severely damaged the economy of eastern India while perhaps helping that of western India

The economy has a lot going for it, but a closer examination suggests some urgent policy priorities

Challenges increase for the world's economic and socio-political prospects

There are critical shortcomings in India's export policy that need to be tackled to expand its share of goods trade. Here are three suggestions that merit consideration

Markets and democracy are not necessarily compatible, and the inherent tensions are becoming more apparent than ever

The responsible revenue and expenditure projections are to be lauded, but efforts on trade and fiscal targets fall short

All indicators point to a challenging year ahead for the world, including India

The new PM faces unenviable challenges ahead, but he is a testament to the progress Britain has made towards becoming a multi-racial society

The country's demographic dividend is dissipating, with seriously adverse consequences for young India

Policies are moving in the right direction, but vulnerabilities remain

Nations with an open and free trade policy will make the most of the recovery in global trade

The deteriorating world outlook has added to the complexity of macroeconomic policy-making

Covid scars may outweigh growth gains from reforms in the medium term