Growth Is Good
Growth Is Good
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At Foundation for Economic Development (FED), we believe the evidence clearly shows that economic, GDP-measured growth is critical to improving everyone's standard of living; that it is the single-biggest determinant of human development outcomes such as improved health, education, and employment. Growth is good! It enables everything we cherish - employment, equity and even gender equality! This podcast features insightful conversations with leaders from industry and academia, who share their different perspectives on India's economic growth trajectory, and what we must do to grow further.
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This podcast focuses on India's economic growth, regulatory environment, and the impact of policy reforms on development. Notable episodes address the burdens of compliance on businesses, the role of bureaucratic reforms in enabling growth, and the relationship between GDP growth and income inequality, with examples such as discussions on 'regulatory cholesterol' and the efficacy of the Goods and Services Tax.
At Foundation for Economic Development (FED), we believe the evidence clearly shows that economic, GDP-measured growth is critical to improving everyone’s standard of living; that it is the single-biggest determinant of human development outcomes such as improved health, education, and employment. Growth is good! It enables everything we cherish – employment, equity and even gender equality! This podcast features insightful conversations with leaders from industry and academia, who share their different perspectives on India’s economic growth trajectory, and what we must do to grow further.
Shahi Exports, India’s largest apparel exporter, started in 1974 with one sewing machine. Today, it employs over 100,000 workers across 50+ factories, with women making up nearly 70% of its workforce.
In this episode of Growth is Good, we explore Shahi’s remarkable rise, its impact on women’s empowerment, and what it teaches us about India’s manufacturing potential.
From family-led beginnings to becoming a global supplier for the world’s top brands, this is the story of how one company stitched together an industry success.
📘 Learn more about Shahi’s journey in our detailed case study report: https://www.fedev.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Web-Page-View_31st-March_SHAHI-EXPORTS.pdf
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