## India: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for India

_IMF Staff Country Reports, December 18, 2023_

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## Bibliographic details
- Published: December 18, 2023
- Series: IMF Staff Country Reports
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.5089/9798400263231.002

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### Major findings and assessment
- India is on track to be one of the fastest growing major economies in the world this year, underpinned by prudent macroeconomic policies.
- The economy faces global headwinds, including a global growth slowdown in an increasingly fragmented world.
- Elevated public debt calls for ambitious medium-term consolidation while continuing to prioritize capital spending.
- Structural reforms are needed to harness demographic tailwinds and promote high quality job-rich growth.

### Policy priorities and recommendations
- Replenish fiscal buffers.
- Secure price stability.
- Maintain financial stability.
- Accelerate inclusive growth through comprehensive structural reforms while preserving debt sustainability.
- Implement a sound medium-term fiscal framework to promote transparency and accountability and align policies with India’s development goals.
- Prioritize comprehensive reform in education, health, land, agriculture, and labor markets, including measures to boost female labor force participation.
- Continue investment in infrastructure, strengthen governance, and enhance a sound business environment.

### Subject areas and keywords
- Subjects: Government debt management, Inflation, International organization, Labor, Monetary policy, Prices, Public debt, Public financial management (PFM), Revenue administration
- Keywords: CPI series, CPI weight, FDI regime, financial asset, fund approval, Global, Government debt management, gross investment, household inflation expectation, Inflation, infrastructure program, policy priority, policy recommendation, WPI base year

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