India must grow 7.8% annually to achieve developed nation status by 2047: World Bank

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World Bank on Friday said India will need to grow by 7.8 per cent on average over the next 22 years to achieve the country’s aspirations of becoming a developed country by 2047.

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India must grow 7.8% annually to achieve developed nation status by 2047: World Bank

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