23 Is the Indian Economy Heading Toward a Crisis?

Lifelong Learning With A. A. Khatana · Jul 21, 2026 · 18m

The current economic narrative often masks deep-seated tensions between the organized elite and the marginalized masses. As global pressures mount, these internal fractures threaten to transform manageable challenges into a systemic crisis.This conversation with Professor Arun Kumar delves into why the coming months represent a critical period for national stability. We examine how the loss of strategic autonomy in technology and recurring shocks to the agricultural sector are squeezing the economy from both ends.The displacement of mental labor by AI and its immediate effect on the skilled…