Manufacturing vs Services: Examining India's Economic Priorities

Some economists argue about whether manufacturing or services are more important for a country's economy to grow.

Historically, countries first focus on farming, then making things, and finally services like banking.

Many countries that did well focused on making things, but now the author asks if services might be just as important, especially in India.

Services like trade and finance are growing fast and the author says the government should support both manufacturing and services equally to help the economy.