- GDP Growth: Increased from 1.1% in 1991-92 to 4% in 1992-93.
- Moved on a higher growth trajectory of 6.3% in post-reform period.
- Employment: The post-reform period has been termed as jobless growth.
- Not enough employment opportunities were created for youth.
- Poverty Reduction: Accelerated reduction in poverty post-reform.
- Proportion of population below poverty line fell from 36% (1993-94) to 21.9% (2011-12).
- Growth helped raise more resources for social sector expenditures.
- However, inequality increased in the post-reform period.