The Hindu·2 min read·medium
Is India’s consumption story powering growth or hiding risks? | In Focus podcast
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Nivedita Varadarajan
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This podcast summary explores whether India's economic growth, driven largely by private consumption, is sustainable or if rising household debt poses a significant risk. It examines shifting financial behaviors, such as the move from bank deposits to stock market investments.
What is the driving force of any economy? It is you and me! It’s the money we work so hard to earn and have fun spending. In fact, private consumption accounts for nearly 61.5% of India’s GDP. Last year alone, consumer spending grew by 7.7%. This makes households one of the biggest contributors to India’s growth story.
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