India's economy devoid of momentum as Modi takes charge

Today’s GDP data confirm that India’s economic growth was very subdued at the start of the year. There will be a temptation to see this as essentially old news given how much the landscape has changed since the election. But the latest figures should be a reminder of the economic headwinds that will make a sudden shift in the economy unlikely.

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