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The laureates’ award-winning work sheds some light on the lasting effects of colonialism on the economy—a problematic period that India is yet to truly recover from.

The economy grew strongly despite several headwinds, with the policy responses mostly fitting the need. How sustainable is the growth rate, though?
Last week, Larsen & Toubro chairman S. N. Subrahmanyan blamed welfare schemes for unavailability of labour. There are other factors in play too.
Budget 2025-26 backs off from supporting the economy when it is badly needed, choosing instead to play to the gallery. What next for consumption?