India’s growth story, and its challenges -- in numbers

Synopsis

Over the years, the economy has evolved dramatically—from rising incomes and a larger global footprint to deeper integration with the world economy and a shift towards services. India has come a long way, but significant challenges remain. Anoushka Sawhney takes a look.

India celebrates its 80th Independence Day today, marking eight decades of transformation since 1947. Over the years, the economy has evolved dramatically—from rising incomes and a larger global footprint to deeper integration with the world economy and a shift towards services. India has come a long way, but significant challenges remain. Anoushka Sawhney takes a look.

India’s global footprint has grown, but incomes stay below par.

With structural changes in economy, global integration continues to deepen.

India slowed its population explosion and improved health metrics drastically.

In its next phase of growth, inequality will test India as a persistent challenge.