NATIONAL INCOME

(

Growth

in real

GDP

)

CONSUMPTION

INVESTMENT

CREDIT GROWTH

FISCAL ACCOUNT DEFICIT

CURRENT ACCOUNT DEFICIT

INTEREST RATES

FOREIGN

EXCHANGE

RESERVES

WHOLESALE INFLATION

EXCHANGE RATE

A ‘minor’ revision in the data that measures past performance of the economy has resulted in a major political slugfest. A quick review of 10 key economic indicators over the past 14 years shows both UPA and the NDA governments have had strong and weak points.Economy doesn’t change just because governments do, and thankfully so. Taking credit for all that’s good with the economy at any point in time is as fair as blaming others for all that’s not-so-good at that point in time. On growth of income (national and per capita) UPA’s performance remains unsurpassed. ButNDA has been better managing inflation and deficits