Is India’s economy slowing down?
New data highlight old problems
Speaking at a conference on India’s economy this week, Narendra Modi, the prime minister, was typically bullish about his country’s prospects. The world, he suggested, is living through an “Indian era”. Rapid growth, favourable demography and an emerging tech industry have put the country at a “sweet spot”, he said.
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This article appeared in the Asia section of the print edition under the headline “A quieter tiger”
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