India’s Economic Divide: Southern Success vs. Northern Stagnation—Can Leadership Learn from the Growth Playbook?
A recent report from the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council highlights significant regional differences in India’s development since the 1960s. Southern states like Karnataka and Telangana have thrived post-liberalization, becoming economic powerhouses, while states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar have seen declines in their contributions to the national GDP and per capita income. ...
 "Overseas funds are surging back into India’s trillion market, driven by political stability and promising growth prospects.")
 "HDB Financial Services launched a Rs 2,500 crore IPO, showcasing robust growth and a promising future under HDFC Bank’s guidance.")
 "RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das stabilizes the rupee, amasses 0 billion in reserves, balancing export growth and economic stability amid global pressures.")
 "Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes banks’ vital role in achieving India’s 2047 development goals through sustainable growth and technology.")
 "Cisco’s dramatic layoffs of 5,600 employees highlight a tumultuous industry shift towards AI and restructuring for future growth.")
 "Bengaluru’s wealthy elite surges, with a forecasted 150% increase in centi-millionaires, igniting a battle for resources amid dramatic growth.")
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 "In a historic shift, India surpasses China in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, fueled by robust economic growth and investor confidence.")
 "India faces a dire skills gap in engineering, endangering economic growth as 90% of graduates struggle for employment.")
