Inflation outcomes across Indian Prime Ministers: A comparative analysis, 1947–2025

January 27, 2026

Vidhu Shekhar

Abstract

Provides a comparative analysis of inflation performance across Indian Prime Ministers from 1947 to 2025, examining structural, fiscal, and macroeconomic determinants of inflation outcomes over time.

Keywords: Inflation; India; macroeconomic policy

Suggested citation:

Shekhar, V. (2026). Inflation outcomes across Indian prime ministers: A comparative analysis, 1947–2025. SPJIMR Paper Series, WP-2026-04. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18254492

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