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Jul 2023
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Understanding India's Economic Growth: D...

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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India’s economy, now the fifth largest globally, is in a state of rapid expansion and transition. This growth is not only reshaping the Indian economy but also redefining its role on the global stage. In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan take a dive deep into India’s demographics, the overall health of its economy, and ... Show More
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