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World Bank: India Needs 7.8% Annual Growth for High Income

6 March 20251 min read
REPORTS & INDEXESWorld Bank: IndiaNeeds 7.8% AnnualGrowth for HighIncome6 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The World Bank said India must sustain fast growth for two decades to join the high-income group, and listed the reforms needed.

Reform agenda

AreaSuggested actions
InvestmentMore private participation, deeper financial markets, less friction, higher infrastructure spending
ProductivityTechnology adoption, R&D, ease of doing business, competitive labour-intensive sectors
People and regionsWomen at 55% of the workforce by 2050, resources for lagging states, efficient spending
TradeLower tariff and non-tariff barriers, stronger global value chain role

Outlook

  • Disrupted global trade and shifting investment flows are risks.
  • Multi-pronged strategies are needed on trade, investment and human capital.

Exam angle

  • Growth needed: 7.8% for 20 years; model economy: South Korea.

Test yourself

1. According to the World Bank, India needs annual GDP growth of what rate for twenty years to reach high-income status?

The report says 7.8% a year for the next two decades.

2. Which economy did the World Bank cite as having achieved a similar transformation through consistent reforms?

South Korea is cited as the example of steady reforms delivering such results.

3. The World Bank suggested India target an investment-to-GDP ratio of 40% by which year?

The target is a 40% investment-to-GDP ratio by 2035.

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