India’s economic growth falters --------------------------------- Indian business organisations have urged newly re-elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to push for bolder economic reforms to meet the aspirations of the country’s young and ambitious population --------------------------------- GDP (year on year % change) India China May 2014: Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes office. India becomes world’s fastest growing major economy, coming second only in 2017 Jan-Mar 2019: India’s economic growth cools sharply May: President Trump strips India of duty-free access for $6.3bn-worth of exports to U.S. 8 6 4 2 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 --------------------------------- Sources: World Bank, Trading Economics Picture: Associated Press © GRAPHIC NEWS