Understanding the "Hindu Rate of Growth" Controversy: PM Modi Challenges Economic Terminology

Dec 07, 2025 04:21 pm CST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the controversial term "Hindu rate of growth," which was coined in 1978 to describe India's slow economic progress post-independence. This article examines the origin of this contentious terminology, its implications, and the ongoing debate surrounding it, including alternative perspectives like the "Hindutva rate of growth" and expert opinions on India's current economic trajectory. The discussion highlights how economic narratives intersect with cultural and religious identity in Indian economic discourse.