Raghuram Rajan Questions India's Strong Economic Growth Figures

Weak Corporate Investment and Declining Foreign Capital Inflows Raise Concerns

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Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan expresses skepticism over India's reported 7.7% economic growth, citing weak corporate investment and declining foreign capital inflows, suggesting a disconnect between official data and ground realities.

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