One measure, every Prime Minister.
Growth under each early Prime Minister on one measure.
Growth by tenure, on one series.
| Prime Minister | Years | Average GNP growth |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru | FY1951-52 to 1963-64 | 3.78% |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri | FY1964-65 to 1965-66 | 1.8% (+7.4% then −3.8% in war and drought) |
| Indira Gandhi, first term | FY1966-67 to 1976-77 | 3.73% |
| Indira Gandhi, second term | FY1980-81 to 1984-85 | 5.48% |