Indian Economy Since Independence – 37th Edition (2026–27), edited by Dr. Uma Kapila, presents a comprehensive and critical analysis of the Indian economy from 1947 to 2026.

This widely respected volume brings together contributions from eminent economists, policymakers and public policy experts, including Pulapre Balakrishnan, Rupa Chanda, Ajay Chhibber, Shaktikanta Das, S. Mahendra Dev, Biswajit Dhar, Maitreesh Ghatak, Ashok Gulati, Vijay Joshi, Vijay Kelkar, Nagesh Kumar, Santosh Mehrotra, Rakesh Mohan, Arvind Panagariya, C. Rangarajan, C.H. Hanumantha Rao, M. Govinda Rao, Partha Ray, Alakh N. Sharma, D.K. Srivastava and many others.

The book examines the evolution, performance and major challenges of the Indian economy since Independence, combining expert analysis with detailed introductory and analytical notes by the editor.

First published in 1988, Indian Economy Since Independence has become an important reference for students and readers seeking a deeper understanding of India’s economic development.

The book is especially useful for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Economics, university students, civil services and other competitive examination aspirants, researchers, teachers, policymakers and readers interested in the Indian economy.

Key Highlights:

37th Edition, 2026–27

Covers India’s economic journey from 1947 to 2026

Edited by Dr. Uma Kapila

Contributions from leading economists and policy experts

Comprehensive and critical analysis of the Indian economy

Suitable for university studies, competitive examinations and reference

Published by Academic Foundation