Is India’s Economy in Trouble? The Reality Behind the Growth Numbers ft. Prof. Arun Kumar | Jist

India is called the world’s fastest-growing major economy, but why are so many people still struggling with jobs, inflation, rising expenses, and financial insecurity? In this explosive episode of the Breaking Down Podcast, a senior economist breaks down GDP, inflation, unemployment, startups, taxes, forex reserves, remittances, black economy, China vs India, and the real meaning of “Viksit Bharat.” From the falling rupee to rising gold prices, from startup's collapse to the middle-class crisis, this conversation explains the hidden realities behind India’s growth story in the simplest possible language. A deep, sharp, and eye-opening discussion on the future of India’s economy. #jist #breakingdownpodcast #economyexplained #economiccrisis #economyexplained 00:00 - 02:26 - Montage 02:27 - 03:36 - Introduction 03:37 - 10:22 - Is the Indian Economy in Danger? 10:23 - 13:27 - How Many Indians Earn Only ₹9-10 Thousand a Month? 13:28 - 18:33 - Was India’s Economy Strong Before the West Asia Conflict? 18:34 - 26:40 - The Reality of Unemployment in India 26:41 - 30:55 - The Issue of MSP in India 30:56 - 36:51 - What Did the Indian Government Miss During the Crude Oil Crisis? 36:52 - 39:29 - The Reality of PM Modi’s Appeal to Save the Economy 39:40 - 44:25 - Is the Black Economy Creating Bigger Problems? 44:26 - 45:02 - How Big Is India’s Black Money Economy? 45:03 - 56:55 - How Black Money and Corruption Are Damaging India’s Economy 56:56 - 01:00:29 - How Accurate Is India’s Economic Growth Data? 01:00:30 - 01:05:57 - Is India’s Trade Deficit With China Intentional? 01:05:58 - 01:09:25 - How Did India Fall Behind China? 01:09:26 - 01:11:23 - Where Are Indian Startups Falling Behind? 01:11:24 - 01:17:33 - Will the Rupee Cross ₹100 Against the Dollar? 01:17:34 - 01:18:22 - Is the World Heading Towards a Recession? 01:18:23 - 01:18:49 - Closing Thoughts