54 Years of Congress vs. 12 Years of BJP
A comprehensive data-driven scorecard comparing India's trajectory under 54 years of Indian National Congress-led governments (1947–2014 — Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh) against 12 years of BJP-led NDA governance (2014–2026). Every metric sourced from government databases, RBI reports, PIB releases, Union Budget documents, World Bank data, and independent research bodies.
Published: July 07, 2026
Author: Utkarsh Samdani
144 metrics across 14 categories
01
Per Capita & Socio-Economic
7 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Per Capita GNI (₹, current) | ~₹74,069 (2013-14) | ~₹2,47,487 (FAE 2025-26) | 3.3x |
| 2 | Per Capita NNI (₹, current) | ~₹63,431 (2013-14) | ~₹2,19,575 (FAE 2025-26) | 3.5x |
| 3 | Multidimensional Poverty | 29.2% (2013-14); 54.96 cr people | ~11.3% (2023); 24.82 cr lifted out of poverty | >60% reduction |
| 4 | Social Protection Coverage | 22% (2016) | 65.3% (2026) — nearly tripled | 3.0x |
| 5 | Household Electrification | 67% (2011 Census); 85.1% (2014) | 100% (Saubhagya, declared 2018) | 1.2x to 100% |
| 6 | Bank Account Penetration | 35% adults (2011, World Bank Findex) | 80%+ (2021) → ~90% (2026) | 2.6x |
| 7 | Unemployment Rate | ~4-5% (2013-14, NSSO) | 3.1% (2025, PLFS); peaked at 7.8% (2018 CMIE) | Improved from peak |
02
Higher Education & Human Capital
11 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | IITs | 16 (2014) | 23 (2025) — 7 new | 1.4x |
| 9 | IIMs | 13 (2014) | 21 (2025) — 8 new | 1.6x |
| 10 | IIITs | 9 (2014) | 25 (2025) — 16 new | 2.8x |
| 11 | Universities (total) | 676 (2013-14) | 1,168 (2021-22); central univs from ~45 to 53+ | 1.7x |
| 12 | Total Higher Education Institutions | 51,534 (2014-15) | 70,683 (2025) | 1.37x |
| 13 | Higher Education Enrollment | 3.42 cr (2014-15) | 4.46+ cr (2022-23); 30.5% increase | 1.3x |
| 14 | Higher Secondary GER | 48.32% (2015-16) | 58.40% (2025-26) | 1.2x |
| 15 | Schools with Internet | ~42% (2017) | 84.2% (2026) | 2.0x |
| 16 | Indian HEIs in QS Rankings | 11 (2015 edition) | 46 (2025) — 318% increase | 4.2x |
| 17 | Skill India Youth Trained | 0 — launched 2015 | 1.4+ cr trained; 54 lakh upskilled; 3,000 new ITIs | ∞ |
| 18 | Atal Tinkering Labs | 0 — launched 2016 | 10,000+ labs; 1,000+ Innovation Councils | ∞ |
03
Defence & Strategic Governance
13 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Defence Budget | ₹2.53 lakh cr (2013-14) | ₹6.81 lakh cr (2025-26) | 2.7x |
| 20 | Defence Production (annual) | ₹46,429 cr (2014-15) | ₹1.27 lakh cr (2023-24, record) | 2.7x |
| 21 | Defence Exports (annual) | ₹686 cr (2013-14) | ₹23,622 cr (2024-25) | 34x |
| 22 | Export Authorisations | 241 (2015-16) | 1,762 (2024-25) | 7.3x |
| 23 | Export Destinations | ~10 countries | 100+ countries (USA, France, Armenia top) | 10x |
| 24 | Indigenous Equipment Share | ~35% (2014) | ~65% (2025); target 75% by 2030 | 1.9x |
| 25 | Defence Export Target (2029) | 0 (no target; was net importer) | ₹50,000 cr; production target ₹3 lakh cr | ∞ |
| 26 | Article 370 — J&K Status | Perpetual special status since 1947 | Abrogated Aug 5, 2019; J&K reorganised into 2 UTs | ∞ |
| 27 | Triple Talaq (Instant Divorce) | Legally permitted; no reform | Criminalised Aug 2019; Muslim Women Act | ∞ |
| 28 | Cross-Border Counter-Terror Response | 26/11 (2008): no military retaliation | Surgical Strikes (2016); Balakot (2019); Operation Sindoor (May 2025) | ∞ |
| 29 | Naxal Violence (incidents/yr) | ~1,700+ (2013, peak) | ~200 (2025) — 88% reduction | 88% reduction |
| 30 | Terrorist Infiltration (attempts/yr) | ~700+ (2013, UPA peak) | ~100 (2025) — 85% reduction | 85% reduction |
| 31 | iDEX Defence Innovation | 0 — no defence startup ecosystem | 450+ startups; 400+ contracts; ₹200+ cr budget | ∞ |
04
Macro-Economy & Global Standing
10 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Nominal GDP (USD) | ~$2.04 trillion (10th largest, 2014) | ~$4.15 trillion (6th largest, briefly 4th in 2025) | 2.1x |
| 33 | Nominal GDP (₹) | ₹113.55 lakh crore (2013-14) | ~₹357.14 lakh crore (FAE 2025-26) | 3.1x |
| 34 | GDP (Purchasing Power Parity) | ~$7.41 trillion (3rd globally) | ~$17.4 trillion (3rd globally) | 2.3x |
| 35 | Per Capita GDP (₹, constant) | ~₹74,920 (2013-14) | ~₹2,27,447 (FAE 2025-26) | 3.0x |
| 36 | Per Capita Income (nominal USD) | ~$1,554 (2014) | ~$2,800 (2026) | 1.8x |
| 37 | Global GDP Rank | 10th (2014) | 6th (IMF Apr 2026); briefly 4th in 2025 | +4 to +6 |
| 38 | Foreign Exchange Reserves | ~$304 billion (May 2014) | ~$655 billion (2026, all-time high) | 2.2x |
| 39 | Gross Tax Collections (annual) | ₹4.84 lakh crore (2013-14) | ₹26.55 lakh crore (FY26 BE) | 5.5x |
| 40 | Sensex (BSE) | ~27,000 (May 2014) | ~80,000 (mid-2026) | 3.0x |
| 41 | CPI Inflation (avg, last 10 yrs) | 10.4% (UPA-II, 2008-14, double-digit) | 5.1% avg (2014-24); MPC inflation targeting since 2016 | ~51% lower |
05
Ease of Doing Business & Deregulation
10 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | World Bank EoDB Rank | 134th (2014) | 63rd (2019, peak) — 71-rank jump | +71 |
| 43 | GST — One Nation One Tax | Nonexistent (cascading state taxes, check-posts) | Implemented July 2017; 12.2% avg rate; seamless input credit | ∞ |
| 44 | Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code | Nonexistent (SICA/BIFR — dysfunctional) | Enacted 2016; 8,000+ cases; 48% of all bank recoveries | ∞ |
| 45 | Corporate Tax Rate | ~30% + surcharges (effective ~35%) | 22% for existing mfg; 15% for new mfg (2019) | ~37% reduction |
| 46 | FDI Automatic Route Sectors | Limited; most required FIPB approval | Most sectors 100% automatic; FIPB abolished (2017) | ∞ |
| 47 | Global Innovation Index (Rank) | 81st (2015) | 40th (2023) — 41-rank jump | +41 |
| 48 | Recognized Startups | ~350 (2014) | 2,35,000+ (2026); 100+ unicorns | 671x |
| 49 | PLI Schemes | 0 | 14 sectors; ~₹1.97 lakh cr outlay (2019+) | ∞ |
| 50 | Foreign Patent Filings (total) | ~42,854 total filings (2014) | ~1,03,200 total filings (2024-25); Indian filings 2.8x | 2.4x |
| 51 | Trademarks Registered (lakhs) | 8.8 lakh (FY05-14 cumulative) | 17.9 lakh (FY15-22 cumulative) | 2.0x |
06
Physical Infrastructure
19 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | National Highway Network | 91,287 km (2014); ~25,700 km built in UPA decade | ~1,46,560 km (2025); ~54,900 km built in NDA decade | 1.6x |
| 53 | NH Construction Pace | ~12 km/day (2013-14, best UPA year) | 29 km/day (FY25); peak 37 km/day (FY21) | ~3x |
| 54 | Operational Metro Network | 248 km across 5 cities (2014) | 1,095 km across 26 cities (2025) — 3rd largest globally | 4.4x |
| 55 | Metro Construction Pace | 0.68 km/month (pre-2014 avg) | ~6 km/month (2025) | 9x |
| 56 | Metro Annual Budget | ₹5,798 cr (2013-14) | ₹34,807 cr (2025-26) | 6x |
| 57 | Metro Daily Ridership | ~28 lakh (2013-14) | ~1.12 crore (2025) | 4x |
| 58 | Operational Airports | 74 (2014) | 163 (2025); target 350-400 by 2047 | 2.2x |
| 59 | UDAN Routes Operationalised | 0 — launched Oct 2016 | 649 routes; 93 aerodromes; 1.56+ cr passengers | ∞ |
| 60 | UDAN VGF Disbursed | 0 | ~₹4,300 cr (Viability Gap Funding) | ∞ |
| 61 | Vande Bharat Trains | 0 — no semi-high speed train existed | 100+ operational (2026); 130+ kmph avg speed | ∞ |
| 62 | Railway Track Electrification | 21,800 RKM (2014); 1.4 RKM/day (UPA decade) | 60,800 RKM (2023); 11.4 RKM/day (8x) | 2.8x total; 8x pace |
| 63 | Consequential Rail Accidents (avg/yr) | 233 (avg FY05-14) | 34 (avg FY15-23) — 86% reduction | 93% reduction |
| 64 | Toll Plaza Waiting Time | 12.2 minutes (2014, cash-based) | 47 seconds (2023, FASTag) | 94% faster |
| 65 | PMGSY Rural Roads (cumulative) | ~7 lakh km (2002-14, 12 yrs) | ~12.9+ lakh km; villages connected: ~1.7 lakh | 1.8x |
| 66 | Border Roads (BRO) Network | ~40,000 km (2014) | ~62,000 km (2025) | 1.55x |
| 67 | BRO Annual Budget | ~₹4,000 cr (2013-14) | ~₹16,000 cr (2025-26) | 4x |
| 68 | Logistics Performance Index (Rank) | 54th (2012, World Bank) | 38th (2023) — 16-rank improvement | +16 |
| 69 | Installed Power Capacity | ~249 GW (March 2014) | ~475 GW (2025) | 1.9x |
| 70 | Avg Electricity Avail. (Rural) | 12 hours/day (2014) | 20.6 hours/day (2023) | 1.7x |
07
Energy & Renewables
10 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Total Power Generation | 1,020 BU (2013-14) | 1,739 BU (2023-24) | 1.7x |
| 72 | Renewable Energy Capacity | 75.52 GW (incl. large hydro, 2014) | ~234 GW (Aug 2025); 4th globally | 3.1x |
| 73 | RE Capacity per Capita | 64.04 watts/capita (2014-15) | 193.36 watts/capita (2025-26) | 3.0x |
| 74 | Solar Installed Capacity | 2.82 GW (2014) — almost zero | ~157 GW (May 2026); 3rd globally | 56x |
| 75 | Wind Installed Capacity | 21.04 GW (2014) | ~57 GW (May 2026); 4th globally | 2.7x |
| 76 | Solar Module Mfg Capacity | 2.3 GW (2014) — almost zero domestic | ~172 GW (March 2026) | 75x |
| 77 | Solar Cell/Wafer Production | Near zero (2014) | 3.2 GW integrated (2024); target 24 GW by 2030 | ∞ |
| 78 | Compressed Biogas Plants | 1 plant (8 TPD, 2014) | 150+ plants (1,211+ TPD, 2024) | 150x |
| 79 | LPG Connections (total) | 14.5 crore (April 2014) | 31.4+ crore (Aug 2023); 10.3 cr via Ujjwala | 2.2x |
| 80 | PNG Connections | 22.3 lakh (2014) | 119+ lakh (Oct 2023) | 5.3x |
08
Tech & Digital Revolution
13 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | UPI Annual Transactions | 0 — launched Apr 2016 | 24,162 cr transactions; ₹314 lakh cr (FY26) | ∞ |
| 82 | Mobile Data Cost (per GB) | ₹269 (2014) | ~₹7.87 (Dec 2025) — cheapest globally | 97% cheaper |
| 83 | Internet Subscribers | 25.5 crore (Dec 2014) | 106+ crore (Dec 2025) | 4.2x |
| 84 | Broadband Subscribers | ~6 crore (2014) | ~100 crore (Dec 2025) | 17x |
| 85 | Monthly Data Usage/Subscriber | 89 MB (Dec 2014) | 21.53 GB (Mar 2025) | 247x |
| 86 | 4G Population Coverage | ~6% (2014, just launching) | 99.51% (2025); 5G deployed in 700+ districts | ∞ |
| 87 | Unique UPI Users | 0 | 504+ million users (Aug 2025) | ∞ |
| 88 | UPI Merchant Acceptors | 0 | 65+ million merchants | ∞ |
| 89 | Retail Digital Transactions | 162 cr (FY13) | 22,168 cr (FY25) | 137x |
| 90 | Mobile Phone Mfg Units | 2 units (2014); 3 cr phones/yr | 300+ units; ~30+ cr phones/yr | 150x |
| 91 | Mobile Phone Exports | ₹0.016 lakh cr (2014) | ₹2.6 lakh cr (2025-26) | 163x |
| 92 | Semiconductor Plants | 0 (zero domestic fabs) | 12 approved; India Semiconductor Mission (₹76,000 cr) | ∞ |
| 93 | Electronics Exports | $7.6 billion (FY14) | $22.7+ billion (FY23); growing | 3.0x |
09
Healthcare
12 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 | Health Budget (MoHFW) | ~₹34,286 cr (FY15) | ₹1,06,530 cr (FY26) — crossed ₹1 lakh cr | 3.1x |
| 95 | AIIMS Institutions | 7 (2014) | 20 (2025); 12 new | 2.9x |
| 96 | Medical Colleges | 387 (2014) | 706 (Feb 2024) — 82% increase | 1.8x |
| 97 | UG Medical Seats | 51,348 (2014) | 1,08,940 (Feb 2024) — 112% increase | 2.1x |
| 98 | Ayushman Bharat Cards | 0 — launched Sept 2018 | 34.6+ cr cards; 12 cr families covered | ∞ |
| 99 | AB-PMJAY Hospitalisations | 0 | 7+ cr authorisations; ₹79,174+ cr settled | ∞ |
| 100 | Ayushman Aarogya Mandir (HWCs) | 0 | 1.6+ lakh centres upgraded | ∞ |
| 101 | PM Jan Aushadhi Kendras | 0 — launched 2015 | 10,500+ stores; 50-90% generic discounts | ∞ |
| 102 | Life Expectancy | 67.4 years (2014) | ~70.8 years (2025) | +3.4 years |
| 103 | Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 39 (2014) | ~28 (2025); under-5: 43→28 | 28% reduction |
| 104 | Maternal Mortality (per lakh) | 167 (2011-13) | 87 (2022-24) — 48% reduction | 48% reduction |
| 105 | Sex Ratio at Birth | 896 females/1000 males (2015-17) | 918/1000 (2022-24) — improving | +22 points |
10
Environment, Water & Sanitation
9 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | Swachh Bharat — Toilet Coverage | 39% rural (2014); 52 cr open defecation | 100% ODF (Oct 2019); 12+ cr toilets built | ∞ |
| 107 | Waste Processed (Urban) | 18% of total (2014) | 76% (Feb 2024) | 4.2x |
| 108 | Waste Recycling Plants | 829 (2019-20 baseline) | 3,236 (2025-26) | 3.9x |
| 109 | Forest & Tree Cover | 78.29M ha (2013) | 82.73M+ ha (2023) | 1.06x |
| 110 | Ramsar Sites (wetlands) | 26 (2014) | 85+ (2025); area doubled as % of wetlands | 3.3x |
| 111 | Namami Gange Budget | <₹1,000 cr/yr (no dedicated clean-up) | ₹5,000+ cr/yr; ₹20,000+ cr total spent | ∞ |
| 112 | PM Krishi Sinchayee (micro-irrigation) | 0 — launched 2015 | 80+ lakh ha under micro-irrigation | ∞ |
| 113 | UJALA LED Bulbs Distributed | 0 | 36.8+ crore LEDs; ~47,000 M kWh/yr saved | ∞ |
| 114 | UPA Clean Energy Legacy | No National Solar Mission or RE policy of scale | Target 500 GW non-fossil by 2030; National Green Hydrogen Mission (₹19,744 cr) | ∞ |
11
Fiscal & Public Finance
5 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | Fiscal Deficit (% GDP) | 4.5% (2013-14, UPA end) | 4.9% (FY25 RE); 3.4% pre-COVID (FY20) | Stable |
| 116 | Capital Expenditure (% GDP) | 1.7% (FY14) — neglect of infra spending | 3.2% (FY24 RE); record ₹11.21 lakh cr capex (FY25) | 1.9x |
| 117 | Capex (Railways, annual) | ₹0.30 lakh crore (2013-14) | ₹2.65 lakh crore (FY25-26) | 8.8x |
| 118 | DBT Savings (cumulative) | ₹7,000 cr/yr leakage (pre-DBT, 2013-14) | ~₹3.5 lakh crore saved; ₹9+ lakh cr transferred | 50x |
| 119 | GST — Indirect Tax Rate | 15% avg (multiple cascading taxes) | 12.2% avg (GST, since July 2017) | Simplified |
12
Banking Sector Health & Clean-Up
8 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | Gross NPA Ratio (PSBs) | ~4.5% (2014) → peaked 11.2% (2018, legacy loans) | 2.58% (March 2025) — multi-decadal low | 80% cut from peak |
| 121 | IBC Recoveries (cumulative) | N/A — no insolvency law existed | ₹3.58 lakh cr via resolution plans (till Dec 2024) | ∞ |
| 122 | IBC Recovery Rate | ~14.5% (SARFAESI/DRTs pre-2016) | ~37% (FY25); 52.4% of all bank recoveries | 2.6x over legacy |
| 123 | Capital Infusion in PSBs | ₹0 (no systematic recapitalisation) | ₹3.10+ lakh crore (Indradhanush + recap bonds) | ∞ |
| 124 | Bank Credit Growth | ~13% (2013-14) | ~14.5% (2024-25) | Stable+ |
| 125 | Bank Branches in Rural India | ~33,000 (2014) | ~55,000+ (2025, incl. banking correspondents) | 1.7x |
| 126 | Jan Dhan Accounts | 0 — launched Aug 28, 2014 | 57.99 cr accounts; ₹3.11 lakh cr deposits | ∞ |
| 127 | Mudra Loans (cumulative) | 0 — launched Apr 8, 2015 | 57+ cr loans; ₹40.07 lakh cr; 60% women, 45.5% SC/ST/OBC | ∞ |
13
Saturation-Model Social Welfare
12 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | Aadhaar Coverage | 61.01 cr (July 2014, UPA started) | 144+ cr (2026); 95.67% coverage | 2.4x |
| 129 | PM Awas Yojana Houses | 0 — launched June 2015 | ~3.18 crore houses delivered (rural+urban) | ∞ |
| 130 | PM Ujjwala LPG Connections | 0 — launched May 2016 | 10.3+ cr connections to BPL households | ∞ |
| 131 | Har Ghar Jal Tap Connections | 3.2 cr rural (Aug 2019 baseline) | 14.5+ cr (2026); 81.8% rural coverage | 4.5x |
| 132 | PM Kisan Samman Nidhi | 0 — launched Feb 2019 | ₹2.81+ lakh cr to ~10+ cr farmers | ∞ |
| 133 | PM Fasal Bima Yojana (farmers) | ~2.5 cr insured (pre-2014 avg) | ~5.5+ cr farmers insured annually | 2.2x |
| 134 | PM Suraksha Bima Yojana | 0 — launched May 2015 | 49.12+ cr enrolments; ₹2,995 cr claims | ∞ |
| 135 | PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana | 0 — launched May 2015 | 22.52+ cr enrolments; ₹17,600 cr claims | ∞ |
| 136 | Atal Pension Yojana | 0 | 7.33+ cr enrolments (Jan 2025) | ∞ |
| 137 | DBT Beneficiaries (annual) | 10.8 cr (FY14) | 166 cr (FY23) — 15x increase | 15x |
| 138 | Funds Transferred (cash+kind, annual) | ₹7,367 cr (FY14) | ₹7,16,396 cr (FY23) — 97x increase | 97x |
| 139 | Stand-Up India Loans (SC/ST/Women) | 0 — launched 2016 | 2.36 lakh entrepreneurs; ₹53,609 cr sanctioned | ∞ |
14
Space & Science
5 metrics
| # | Metric | Pre-2014 (INC) | 2026 (BJP) | Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 | ISRO Cumulative Spacecraft Missions | ~34 (till Dec 2013) | 156 (till Jan 2026) | 4.6x |
| 141 | Foreign Satellites Launched | ~200 (till 2013) | 432+ from 36 countries | 2.2x |
| 142 | ISRO Launch Vehicle Types | PSLV, GSLV MkII (limited heavy lift) | LVM3 operational; SSLV tested; Gaganyaan crew module tested | ∞ |
| 143 | Flagship Missions | Mangalyaan (2013) — only Mars | Chandrayaan-3 landed on Moon (2023); Aditya-L1 Sun; NISAR; Shukrayaan (Venus planned); Gaganyaan (human spaceflight) | ∞ |
| 144 | Space Startups | 0 (government monopoly) | 250+; IN-SPACe opened sector to private players (2020) | ∞ |
Summary: What the Numbers Say
Of the 144 metrics tracked, the overwhelming majority reflect substantial improvement under the 2014–2026 period of BJP-led governance. 40+ metrics represent entirely new programs or institutions that did not exist under 54 years of Congress rule — UPI, Jan Dhan, GST, IBC, Ayushman Bharat, Vande Bharat, UDAN, FASTag, PLI schemes, iDEX, Operation Sindoor, and more.
The areas of greatest transformation are infrastructure (highways +60%, metros +340%, airports +120%, rail electrification +180%), digital revolution (data cost -97%, UPI processing ₹314 lakh cr/yr, broadband 17x), renewable energy (solar 56x, wind 2.7x), social saturation coverage (Jan Dhan, Ujjwala, Awas, Jal, Ayushman reaching crores), and defence (exports 34x, production 2.7x, indigenous share nearly doubled).
Methodology & Sources
All data points are sourced from publicly available government and international databases. Key sources:
- MoSPI — National Accounts, FAE 2025-26, SDG NIF Progress Report 2026
- Reserve Bank of India — Financial Stability Reports, NPA data, banking statistics
- Press Information Bureau (PIB) — scheme fact sheets, white papers, ministerial statements
- DPIIT — FDI fact sheets (updated June 2025)
- Ministry of Defence — annual production & export data, budget docs
- TRAI — telecom/internet subscriber data (YIR 2025)
- NPCI — UPI statistics (FY26 decade report)
- NHAI, MoRTH, Ministry of Civil Aviation — infrastructure data
- Union Budget documents — tax, capex, health, education allocations
- ISRO — spacecraft database, annual report 2025-26
- World Bank — GDP per capita, EoDB, Findex financial inclusion
- IMF — World Economic Outlook (April 2026)
- World Inequality Database — income/wealth shares
- IBBI — quarterly IBC newsletters
- NITI Aayog — poverty, SDG progress, saturation reports
- White Paper on Indian Economy (Feb 2024, GoI) — 35-point UPA vs NDA comparison
The "Multiplying Factor" compares the BJP-era figure with the pre-2014 INC-era baseline. For metrics created from scratch after 2014, the factor is marked ∞. Where exact 2025-26 data is unavailable, the latest verified figure is cited.
Last updated: July 7, 2026. Data may be updated as new official releases become available.