Stagnant Private Consumption and Economic Slowdown India's GDP growth has slowed to 5.4%, the lowest in 18 months, primarily due to stagnant private consumption which constitutes 60% of the economy. Inflation, especially food inflation with vegetable prices rising by over 40%, forces households to cut spending on other goods like cars or basic items such as soap and toothpaste. Additionally, salaries have remained stagnant for years while companies enjoy profits; this creates a negative cycle where low income leads to reduced spending and investment.
Inflation Erodes Household Budgets Food inflation is crippling Indian households as fruit and vegetables consume half their budgets—prices surged due to abnormal weather conditions and import duties imposed by the government. With incomes either stagnating or declining (urban areas seeing just a marginal increase), people are unable even to maintain previous levels of expenditure without resorting heavily into loans/EMIs further worsening financial health across demographics.
'Reality Check' on India's Growth Potential Economists argue that India’s true economic potential lies between only around six-seven percent annualized rates—not enough toward achieving PM Modi’s ambitious vision developed nation status come year-2047 unless drastic measures implemented soonest possible timeframe ahead elections cycles looming large horizon political landscape dynamics shifting priorities governance focus elsewhere instead addressing structural bottlenecks hampering sustained progress trajectory upward momentum desired outcomes long-term aspirations collective national interests stakeholders involved decision-making processes inclusive equitable manner holistic approach forward-looking strategies comprehensive reforms agenda execution timely fashion critical success factors underlying determinants future prosperity shared goals objectives unity purpose common cause advancement humanity betterment society whole global stage competitive edge comparative advantage 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