A $55 trillion Indian economy rivalling the world’s largest in 2047, when India celebrates its
centennial—audacious or achievable?
In India@100: Envisioning Tomorrow’s Economic Powerhouse, Krishnamurthy Subramanian explores
this once-in-several-centuries opportunity knocking on India’s doors. With a bold vision grounded
in Indian realities, India@100 argues compellingly that India is at an inflection point that cannot
be ignored. The country can grow at 8 per cent annually by reforming the economy zealously and
doubling down on the sound policies implemented post 2014. Since 2007, when its GDP per capita
was equal to India’s current level, China exploited its demographic dividend to grow at about 8 per
cent for about two decades. Similar growth for the next two decades will make India a $55 trillion
economy by 2047.
Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Subramanian explores four key pillars to propel
India’s growth: (i) macroeconomic emphasis on growth; (ii) microeconomic focus on social and
economic inclusion; (iii) a vision of ethical wealth creation; and (iv) a strategy of a virtuous cycle
triggered by investment. Within each pillar, he comprehensively covers the policy choices and the
areas that require reform.
India@100 effortlessly ignites the reader’s imagination and inspires a collective drive towards a future
where India emerges as a dominant economic force. This is an invaluable book for anyone interested
in the rise of the Indian economy.
