Questions and Answers
What were the main factors that contributed to the soft landing of the global economy in FY2024?
The main factors included inflation moderation, steady growth, a decline in global food and commodity prices, and easing supply chain disruptions.
How did India's economic growth momentum in FY2024 compare to expectations?
India's growth momentum surpassed expectations amid supportive macro-financial conditions.
What macroeconomic issues persisted globally despite the avoided recession?
Lingering issues included geo-economic fragmentation, high debt levels, and rising risks from climate events.
What role did corporate balance sheets play in India's economic performance in FY2024?
Signup and view all the answers
In what ways did fiscal consolidation impact India's economy during FY2024?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the effect of continuous reforms on India's economic growth prospects?
Signup and view all the answers
How did the Indian economy demonstrate resilience to global shocks?
Signup and view all the answers
What macro-policy settings are expected to sustain India's economic growth?
Signup and view all the answers
What was India's GDP growth rate for FY2024 as per the provisional estimates?
Signup and view all the answers
Despite what challenges did India sustain a 7% or higher growth in FY2024?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the significance of the abbreviations FRE, SRE, and PE in the context of India's GDP estimates?
Signup and view all the answers
How did the GDP growth forecast for FY2024 change from first advance estimates to provisional estimates?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the trend of India's GDP growth from FY2020 to FY2024 based on the given figure?
Signup and view all the answers
In what year did India's GDP growth reach its highest point in the presented data?
Signup and view all the answers
What initiative aims to enhance the socio-economic condition of tribal communities in India?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the average inflation growth rate mentioned for FY2024?
Signup and view all the answers
How will the shrimp farming industry be bolstered in India according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
Which organization provided the Global Trade Outlook and Statistics cited in the data?
Signup and view all the answers
What specific policies will be formalized to support the cooperative sector?
Signup and view all the answers
What does GDP stand for?
Signup and view all the answers
Which programs are intended to increase women's participation in the workforce?
Signup and view all the answers
Which entity compiled the annual GDP estimates for India for 2023-24?
Signup and view all the answers
What does FY before a calendar year denote, according to the notes?
Signup and view all the answers
How has the gap in Monthly Per Capita Expenditure (MPCE) between rural and urban areas changed from FY2012 to FY2023?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of rural expenditure compared to urban households between FY2012 and FY2023?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the unemployment rate in rural areas for FY2023 according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey?
Signup and view all the answers
Since which fiscal year has the unemployment rate consistently declined in both rural and urban areas?
Signup and view all the answers
What does a sustained increase in the labor force participation rate (LFPR) indicate regarding the rural economy?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the unemployment rate in urban areas for FY2023?
Signup and view all the answers
How does the change in rural expenditure percentage relate to the overall economic performance in India?
Signup and view all the answers
What conclusion can be drawn about the economic development trends between rural and urban households in recent years?
Signup and view all the answers
What does the percentage of rural expenditure being 58.4% of urban expenditure suggest about consumer behavior?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is the narrowing of the rural-urban consumption gap significant for policymakers?
Signup and view all the answers
What trend can be observed in the rural MPCE as a percentage of urban MPCE from FY2000 to FY2023?
Signup and view all the answers
Identify the urban MPCE value for FY2012 based on the provided data.
Signup and view all the answers
What was the rural MPCE in FY2005 and how does it compare to its value in FY2010?
Signup and view all the answers
Calculate the average rate of increase in rural MPCE from FY2000 to FY2023.
Signup and view all the answers
Explain the significance of MPCE as a metric in assessing economic conditions.
Signup and view all the answers
What can be inferred about the MPCE values in FY2000 for rural and urban areas?
Signup and view all the answers
How did the rural MPCE in FY2023 compare to the urban MPCE in FY2010?
Signup and view all the answers
Describe the trend in overall MPCE growth observed from FY2000 to FY2023.
Signup and view all the answers
What was the rural MPCE in FY2010 and what percentage of the urban MPCE did it represent in the same year?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Global Economic Overview
- FY2024 experienced a soft landing for the global economy, with inflation moderation supporting steady growth.
- Avoided a global recession despite aggressive monetary tightening by major central banks.
- Decline in global food and commodity prices contributed to easing of supply chain disruptions.
- Remaining challenges include geo-economic fragmentation, high debt levels, and climate-related risks.
India's Economic Growth
- India's economy showed remarkable resilience, achieving over 7% growth for three consecutive years.
- GDP growth for FY2024 revised from 7.3% to 7.6%, and further to 8.2% as per provisional estimates.
- Factors contributing to growth include moderate inflation, sustainable external balance, and sound macroeconomic policies.
Domestic Macroeconomic Developments
- Macro stability indicated by continuous improvement in corporate balance sheets and orderly financial markets.
- Fiscal consolidation and improvement in public expenditure quality further strengthened the economic outlook.
- Commitment to continuous reforms supports investment-led growth.
Rural-Urban Consumption Dynamics
- Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE) gap narrowed; rural expenditure at 58.4% of urban expenditure, increased from 54.4% in FY2012.
- Rural households exhibited higher growth in expenditure (CAGR of 9.2%) compared to urban households (CAGR of 8.5%).
Employment and Labor Market Trends
- Rural unemployment rate stood at 2.4% in FY2023, significantly lower than urban unemployment at 5.4%.
- Both rural and urban unemployment rates have declined consistently since FY2018.
- Labor force participation rate increased, reflecting a growing proportion of working or job-seeking individuals.
Initiatives for Economic Enhancement
- Establishment of nucleus breeding centres to enhance shrimp farming and export potential.
- Launch of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Unnat Gram Abhiyan to uplift tribal communities' socio-economic status.
- Formalization of National Cooperation Policy to promote cooperative sector development.
- Implementation of women-specific skilling programs to enhance workforce participation and support women's self-help groups.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers India's economic growth momentum compared to global trends in FY2024. It discusses the impact of monetary policies, inflation moderation, and supply chain dynamics. Test your understanding of recent economic developments and their implications.