The Impact of Global Trade integration on India’s sustainable growth: An Empirical Study

Abstract: This study examines the impact of global trade integration on India's economic, social, and environmental indicators during the period 2011-2025. The research analyses how trade openness influences economic growth, inflation, unemployment, human development, renewable energy usage, and CO₂ emissions. The study is based on secondary data collected from reliable international sources and applies statistical tools such as normality test, Pearson correlation analysis, and t-test. The findings indicate that global trade integration significantly contributes to economic stability and social development, particularly through reduced inflation and improved human development indicators, while its direct impact on GDP growth and unemployment is statistically insignificant. The study also reveals a strong positive relationship between trade openness and CO₂ emissions, highlighting environmental challenges associated with globalization. The study concludes that balanced and sustainable policy measures are necessary to achieve inclusive economic growth while minimizing environmental impacts.

Keywords: Global Trade Integration, Trade Openness, Economic Growth, Human Development, Inflation, CO₂ Emissions, Sustainable Development.