Will an oil shock and trade turmoil get in the way of India’s 2047 aim? Let’s acquire resilience against setbacks
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Summary
Estimates of the Gulf war’s blow to India’s economy spotlight the need for uncertainty buffers. To cushion itself, India must expand strategic energy reserves, speed up its clean transition and optimize its policy path in the face of tricky trade-offs.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right