India’s rise was built on vision. For six decades, Five-Year Plans powered by bold investments and public sector strength transformed the nation—lifting industries, reducing poverty, and placing India among the world’s leaders in steel, cement, al...
India’s rise was built on vision. For six decades, Five-Year Plans powered by bold investments and public sector strength transformed the nation—lifting industries, reducing poverty, and placing India among the world’s leaders in steel, cement, aluminium, tractors, and more. But when long-term planning was abandoned, momentum faltered. India struggled to overtake South Korea in manufacturing value addition until 2023, only advancing when Korea’s numbers fell. Likewise, India could not surpass Germany in nominal GDP between 2019–2025, climbing to fourth place only because Japan slipped. These near misses reveal how the absence of structured planning slowed India’s manufacturing drive and left growth vulnerable to external shifts. This book uncovers the untold story of India’s economic journey—its triumphs, turning points, and the stark consequences of policy changes after 2014. From soaring global rankings to rising inequality, from food insecurity to disinvestment controversies, it lays bare the choices that shaped India’s destiny.
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