Modi Meter

Highway construction has seen an increase every year under the Modi govt. In 2014-15, 4,410 km of highways were constructed, the number almost tripled by 2018-19 (Data for 2018-19 is estimated)

FDI inflows initially accelerated under the Modi govt, but have been flat over the last two years. However, in absolute terms, FDI inflows increased from $45,148mn in 2014-15 to $61,963mn in 2017-18

The Sensex has swung wildly since 2014, when the Modi govt came into power. (Absolute returns; data till Feb 28, 2019)

Inflation has been kept under check with food prices falling from 12.3% in 2013-14 to 2% in 2017-18

India's defence budget allocation fell from 13.15% in 2014-15 to 11.58% in 2018-19*. However, in absolute terms, it increased from Rs 2.29 lakh crore in 2014-15 to Rs 3.19 lakh crore in 2018-19. (*% of total budget allocation)

India’s GDP rose from 7.40% in 2014-15 to 8.2% in 2018-19