Mains Paper II · 1 Indian Economy · 1.3 Growth and development

1.3.4 India's growth since 1950: phases, structural change and the latest estimates

India's growth rose from about 3.5% a year before 1980 to around 6 to 8% after the 1980s and 1991 reforms, with a shift from agriculture to services but a slower shift in jobs.

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Key terms

  • Hindu rate of growth
  • growth phases
  • structural change
  • sector shares
  • services-led growth
  • jobless growth
  • 2025-26 growth
  • GDP base year

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