In Episode 74 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, we’re joined by Prasanna Tantri from the Indian School of Business to explore the current state of India’s economy. We delve into important discussions on economic growth indicators, changes in the last 10 years, and the future of Indian economy . The conversation covers India’s economic infrastructure, sectors driving growth, and insights on the nation’s economic future. We also explore the evolving modern middle class and the complexities of India’s tax systemPrasanna Tantri is an economist and faculty member at the Indian School of Business, specializing in macroeconomics, policy analysis, and economic forecasting. With a wealth of experience in evaluating India’s growth sectors and economic infrastructure, Prasanna offers valuable insights into India’s economic challenges and opportunities. His work focuses on understanding the complexities of India’s development, fiscal policy, and the evolving economic landscape.

This is what we talked about:

00:00 - GDP vs. Per Capita: Which is the Better Growth Indicator?

05:00 - What’s Changed in the Last 10 Years?

12:12 - Is India’s Standard of Living Declining?

15:30 - The State of India’s Economic Infrastructure

22:20 - Sectors Driving India’s Growth

28:42 - India’s Economic Future: What Lies Ahead?

37:20 - Defining the Modern Middle Class

39:29 - Navigating India’s Complex Tax System

52:27 - Questions for Prakhar