The document discusses the history and evolution of the Indian economy from pre-colonial times through British rule and post-independence. [1] It describes how India had one of the largest economies in the world historically but its share of global GDP declined significantly under British colonial rule. [2] After independence in 1947, the government pursued protectionist policies through licensing and regulations until economic liberalization began in 1991 in response to a fiscal crisis. [3] The document outlines the development of various industries, sectors, and institutions in independent India and arguments for both limiting complete free market freedom and enabling regulation.
4. Phases of Indian Economy
Pre-colonial period
British colonisation
Post Independence in 1947 to 1991
After Liberalization, Privatisation &
Globalisation
5. Indian Economy Before British Rule
India had the world's largest economy from the
1st to 11th century, and in the 18th century
32.9% share of world GDP in 1000 AD
28.9% share of world GDP in 1500 AD
24.4% share of world GDP in 1700 AD
Source: The World Economy: Historical Statistics, Angus Maddison
8. Economy during 16th
Century
Mughal India was the
second largest economy
in the world.
The GDP of India in this
century was estimated at
about 24.5% of the world
economy, in comparison
to China's 25% share.
9. Economy during 17th
Century
The annual revenue of
Emperor Akbar's was
£17.5 million
Great Britain in 1800,
which totalled £16
million.
The GDP of Mughal
India was estimated at
about 22.6% of the
world economy.
Akbar's Royal Chamber
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10. Economy during 18th
Century
Annual revenue the
Emperor Aurangzeb
exceeded £100 million.
India emerged as the
world's largest economy,
followed by China and
Western Europe
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12. India become a target market
India's colonisation by
the British coincided
with major changes in
the world economy.
Industrialisation, and
significant growth in
production and trade.
India had become
market for superior
finished European
goods.
13. Policies of the British Raj
The economic policies
of the British Raj
effectively bankrupted
India's large handicrafts
industry .
Caused a massive drain
of India's resources.
14. End of colonial rule
India's share of the world
income fell from 22.6% in 1700,
comparable to Europe's share of
23.3%, to a low of 3.8% in 1952.
Industrial development stalled
Agriculture unable to feed a
rapidly growing population,
Lowest life expectancies, and
low rates for literacy.
Source : An estimate by Cambridge University historian Angus Maddison reveals
20. Independence to 1991Independence to 1991
Influenced by the colonial experience which was seen by
Indian leaders as exploitative in nature.
Policy tended towards protectionism.
Many industries were nationalization in the mid-1950s.
Licences, regulations and the accompanying red tape,
commonly referred to as Licence Raj.
22. Excerpts from interview of Rahul Bajaj to
business line newspaper dated 15th August 2007
Japan, South Korea have
protected and developed their
industry.
MNC’s were not allowed to
invest in Japan, imports of
vehicles was restricted
Import duties and non-tariff
barriers were extensive.
Our policy during the 1950s
and 1960s was correct.
23. Excerpts from interview of Rahul Bajaj
Globally Competitive
Risked becoming an economy
which had companies with
screwdriver operations.
Such companies exist even today
in some countries like Egypt and
Pakistan.
Many companies benefited as a
result of this policy and used it to
acquire size which after 1991
helped them become globally
competitive.
24. Transformation of Indian Industry
Restrictions on imports.
Collaboration with their
principals and entered the field
of manufacturing.
Transformation from trading to
manufacturing .
25.
26. Green Revolution
More than 2300 high yielding, hybrid
varieties of food grains have been
developed.
World’s first hybrid cotton, pearl millet,
the first hybrid sorghum, the first hybrid
castor, the first hybrid mango are some
of the amazing achievements.
27. Between 1960 to 2000
Production of rice
increased from 35 to 89.5
million tonnes.
Wheat production went
up from 11 to 75 million
tonnes
Problem of plenty, with Government go
downs overflowing with wheat stocks.
28. Yellow Revolution
Increase in production of
different oilseeds.
Imports of oilseeds
eliminated .
In 1993-94 foreign
exchange worth Rs 24633.5
million was earned
through the export of
oilmeal and oilcake.
31. Function of a development bankFunction of a development bank
To provide the financial infrastructure necessary
for industry, the Government set up a number of
development banks.
• Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) (1948)
• Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) (1955)
• Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) (1964)
• Industrial Reconstruction Corporation of India (1971)
• Unit Trust of India (UTI) (1963)
• Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) (1956).
32.
33. Training & Development SkillsTraining & Development Skills
It also set up Indian Institutes
of Technology, National
Institute of Technology,
Management Institutes and
Engineering Colleges to train
persons with higher
management and technical
skills.
We have therefore had no
shortage of skilled manpower
to cater to the growing
requirements of industry.
34. BACKWARD AREA DEVELOPMENTBACKWARD AREA DEVELOPMENT
Before Independence, industries
were mostly located in and around
port cities like Mumbai, Kolkata or
Chennai.
Baroda, Coimbatore, Bangalore,
Pune, Hyderabad, Faridabad, Rajkot,
and many others, grew up as new
industrial cities.
The Central & State Government
selected a few backward districts and
offered capital subsidy for industries
set up in these areas.
37. What happened in 1991
India started having balance of payments
problems since 1985, and by the end of 1990, it
was in a serious economic crisis.
The government was close to default, its central
bank had refused new credit and foreign exchange
reserves had reduced to the point that India could
barely finance three weeks’ worth of imports.
38. Metamorphosis
controller to regulator
The catalyst required to transform the economy through badly
needed reforms to unshackle the economy.
Controls started to be dismantled, tariffs, duties and taxes
progressively lowered, state monopolies broken, the economy
was opened to trade and investment,.
private sector enterprise and competition were encouraged and
globalisation was slowly embraced.
39. TRAI
Telecom regulatory
Authority of India
Ministry of Communications
& IT; Department of
Telecommunications
To make measures to
facilitate competition and
promote efficiency in the
operation of
telecommunication services
40. SEBI
SEBI – Securities &
Exchange Board of India
Ministry of Finance;
Department of
Economic Affairs
To protect the interests
of investors in securities
42. Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory
Board
Ministry of Petroleum
& Natural Gas
To protect the interest
of consumers by
fostering fair trade and
competition.
43. Why market should not be allowed to
have complete freedom
The motive of all business entities is to make profit and an
unbridled economy will lead to a huge problem where
people are treated as commodities.
The companies will swindle the people
The free market will not care for every section of the
society.
44. Why market should not be allowed to have complete freedom ?
No airline will fly to
northeast if the ministry
doen’t put a condition
Will Fed Ex and Blue Dart
deliver letter at Ladakh,
Leh and tribal areas, you
need India Post
45. Why market should not be allowed to have complete freedom ?
We need STATE to
prevent US companies
from patenting Basmati
rice as “Texmati” and
patent use of turmeric for
cosmetics
We need STATE to
prevent farmers suffering
from Genetically Modified
“Terminator Seeds”
47. THANK YOU
Lets salute our STATE …..
Be Proud for our progress and the position we are in today
Lets together give a standing
ovation for the STATE.