India’s GDP is officially growing at 7.8%. But how much are ordinary Indians benefiting?

India is celebrated as one of the fastest-growing major economies. But beneath the headline number are some uncomfortable questions: Are enough quality jobs being created? Are incomes keeping pace with inflation? And why do so many families feel financially squeezed?
GDP measures the size of the economy — but it doesn’t tell us how growth is distributed, who benefits from it, or whether households are able to make ends meet.

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