A Critical Study of the Pros and Cons of British Economic Policy in India

Author(s)	Dr. BALARAJ SARAF SARAF SARAF
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract British colonial economic policy in India between 1757 and 1947 produced long-term structural changes in the Indian economy. While there were some benefits such as modern infrastructure and institutional reforms, they were mostly subordinated to British imperial interests. This paper critically examines these policies, exploring their benefits and disadvantages through historical records and statistical data. It concludes that while India inherited some structural advancement from the colonial period, they were far outweighed by the exploitation of India’s human and natural resources. The study uses quantitative indicators to assess the real economic cost of colonialism
Keywords	KEYWORDS: British regime, Codification of laws, Economic drain.
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-06-25
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.49039
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9rn5j

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