India is a big global player –but there are problems it must tackle | Nouriel Roubini
Now Modi's government has modernised it must make growth sustainable, inclusive and fair
India is poised to become the world's most important country in the medium term. It has the largest population (which is still growing), and with a per-capita GDP that is just one-quarter that of China's, its economy has enormous scope for productivity gains. Moreover, India's military and geopolitical importance will only grow, and it is a vibrant democracy whose cultural diversity will generate soft power to rival the US and the UK.
One must credit the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, for implementing policies that have modernised India and supported its growth. Specifically, Modi has made massive investments in the single market (including through de-monetisation and tax reform) and infrastructure (not just roads, electricity, education and sanitation, but also digital capacity). These investments - with industrial policies to accelerate manufacturing, a comparative advantage in tech and IT, and a customised digital-based welfare system - have led to robust economic performance after the Covid-19 slump.
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