Can India become a $20 Trillion Economy? | Deep Dive with Neelkanth Mishra
Feb 19, 2024
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Delving into the intricacies of India's economic landscape, the podcast explores the dynamics of GDP measurement, challenges of economic growth in a democratic setup, and potential strategies for India to become a $20 trillion economy. The discussion sheds light on enhancing productivity, capital formation dynamics, risk-adjusted returns, and navigating growth challenges. It also analyzes regional disparities, banking's role in economic growth, and the impact of real estate cycles and power generation transformation on India's economy.
India's diverse state-level growth rates highlight the need for effective governance and leadership for development.
Balancing consumption and investment is crucial for sustainable economic growth in India, requiring effective capital deployment and macroeconomic stability.
Geopolitical factors and supportive policies can play a significant role in leveraging India's potential for inclusive growth and improving people's lives.
Deep dives
Factors impacting economy: geopolitics, job creation, and inclusive growth
The podcast episode discusses the factors that impact the economy, focusing on geopolitics, job creation, and inclusive growth. Geopolitical situations such as the US-China tension, Ukraine crisis, and conflicts in Gaza and India's neighboring states are highlighted as significant influences on the economy. The importance of job creation and its correlation with India's economic growth is emphasized. The speaker emphasizes the need for inclusive growth, stating that if the benefits of growth are concentrated in the top 20-30%, sustainability and development as a superpower will not be achieved. It is noted that India is a democracy and inclusive growth is essential for sustainable progress.
Understanding GDP and its measurement challenges
The podcast explores the concept of GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and its measurement challenges. It mentions that GDP can be divided into real growth and nominal growth, with the latter accounting for price changes. The episode highlights the difficulties faced in measuring non-monetary transfers and the challenges of accurately measuring productivity levels. It discusses the importance of GDP calculations and their role in understanding economic productivity. The speaker explains the historical background of GDP measurement and factors that contribute to economic growth, such as labor input, capital input, and total factor productivity. It is acknowledged that GDP calculations may undergo revisions as more data becomes available.
State-level dynamics and economic growth in India
The podcast delves into the dynamics of economic growth at the state level in India. It emphasizes the diversity in growth rates and development among different states. The speaker highlights the constitutional design of India, where many subjects are under the control of state governments, leading to variations in policies and development. The importance of state-level leadership in driving development is emphasized. The episode mentions the challenges of convergence and divergence in state-level growth and the need for effective governance and facilitation by state governments. It also notes the potential for different states to have distinct growth trajectories based on their unique strengths and resources.
Sustainable Growth and Balancing Consumption and Investment
To achieve sustainable growth, India needs to find a balance between consumption and investment. While consumption expenditure is crucial for the present, investment in fixed capital formation is essential for the future. Intangible investments, such as research and development, supply chain networks, and intellectual property, are equally important. Private corporate investment plays a significant role, along with government funding and household expenditure. Additionally, foreign direct investment (FDI) plays a role in supporting the capital requirements. The challenge lies in deploying all the available capital effectively to avoid shooting ourselves in the foot. Maintaining macroeconomic stability is key, as well as facilitating the appropriate transmission of investment to productive sectors of the economy. Vigilance is required to ensure that supply can keep up with demand in various sectors like real estate, so that price-driven cycles do not hamper growth.
India's Potential for Growth and the Role of Geopolitics
India has immense potential for growth, with favorable demographics, stable governance, and healthy balance sheets facilitating capital formation. However, there are challenges that need to be managed. Rapid supply growth, particularly in sectors like software engineering, must be matched with infrastructure development and proactive government policies. Geopolitics can act as both a positive and negative force, with external factors affecting India's progress. Policymakers and those in positions of influence must seize this opportunity to leverage the current conducive environment and drive inclusive growth. The positive impact of sustained growth in India will be unprecedented in terms of improving people's lives and creating greater opportunities.
In this episode, Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.Fit) is in conversation with Neelkanth Mishra, Chief Economist - Axis Bank and Head of Global Research - Axis Capital. In this compelling podcast episode, Neelkanth Mishra returns for an insightful economic exploration of India's future. We delve into the intricacies of India's economic landscape, focusing on the pivotal metric of growth - Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
The episode explores pressing questions, envisioning India's future amidst the forecasted India Century. From the calculation of GDP by the Central Statistics Office to the diverse economic dynamics among states, the discussion provides a nuanced understanding. Neelkanth sheds light on the challenges of economic growth in a democratic setup, advocating for India's capacity to make tough decisions for sustainable development. Join the conversation as they unravel the intricacies shaping India's economic trajectory.
Chapters: 00:00:00 - 00:00:53 Coming up! 00:00:53 - 00:01:06 Opening theme 00:01:06 - 00:02:54 Themes to be explored in this series 00:02:54 - 00:09:46 The dynamics of GDP: Unveiling its origins, evolution, and calculative framework 00:09:46 - 00:19:40 Understanding how GDP is measured in India 00:19:40 - 00:25:51 Aiming for prosperity: Realistic economic goals and understanding GDP growth 00:25:51 - 00:31:37 Analysing how China achieved accelerated growth in GDP 00:31:37 - 00:39:42 How can India increase the chances of accelerating the country’s economic growth? 00:39:42 - 00:54:51 What achievable economic growth rate can India realistically aim for, over what timeframe, and how? 00:54:51 - 01:05:01 Neelkanth breaks down what India’s economic market will look like in the future 01:05:01 - 01:15:52 Diversity's impact: State-wise GDP and India's overall economic landscape 01:15:52 - 01:29:07 What are the potential sources and amounts of capital expenditure available to India? 01:29:07 - 01:34:55 Neelkanth predicts potential risks, drawbacks, and factors that may hinder India's future GDP growth 01:34:55 - 01:36:09 Concluding today’s episode and talking about what’s to come in the next episode
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