India’s economy grew by a very impressive 7.8% in Q1 FY27. But, the bigger story goes beyond the headline: it is the surge in investment levels.
Investment growth spurted to 11.9%, while manufacturing grew 9.2%, capital-goods production by 15.2% and exports by 12%.
Is this then the beginning of a genuine investment cycle, and can India turn that investment into manufacturing, exports and jobs?
To unpack this and what policy makers should do to turn this into a sustainable virtuous circle, StratNewsGlobal.Tech spoke to Rajiv Kumar, former vice-chairman Niti Aayog on Capital Calculus.


