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GDP and the Stock Market — Two Dolls on One Thread

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The question

*"In FY21, India's GDP shrank by about 6% — the worst year in decades — yet the NIFTY rose about 15%. One of these must be wrong. Which one, and why?"*

Neither. But untangling why is one of the most valuable things a Class 12 student can learn, because it separates people who understand markets from people who merely watch them.

Check your understanding

  1. GDP = C + I + G + (X − M). In India the largest component is:
  2. Why can the stock market rise while GDP is shrinking?
  3. 'Is the news good?' is the amateur question. The professional's question is:

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