Independence Day 2025: India’s Economic Transformation Since 1947
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Aug 15, 2025, 10:44 IST | Updated: Aug 15, 2025, 10:44 IST
On the eve of India’s 79th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the nation’s extraordinary progress since 1947. She highlighted India’s growing self-reliance, rising per capita income, and falling poverty. Foreign exchange reserves have crossed 650 billion dollars, and exports continue to rise despite tariffs.
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