The government seems to be creating Indian versions of the highly successful Japanese zaibatsu and Korean chaebol. But mere state support cannot turn companies into successful national champions. Companies need to have skills and capital to build giant conglomerates in […]
For world-class firms, is India going Korea way? Read More »
Top economists agree that India faces a chronic under-supply of government-supplied public goods. These include basic education, health, nutrition and infrastructure. Their supply is hamstrung by, among other things, grossly insufficient decentralisation of power to cities and villages; lack of quality administrative services and domain
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Synopsis The recent election results in India have shown a decline in BJP’s performance, challenging Narendra Modi’s authority. The BJP fell short of expectations, signaling a shift in the country’s political landscape. Hurrah for democracy! Rarely has an election ended with
Lok Sabha elections results: A win by any margin is just as sweet Read More »
The unanticipated rise of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have made India a global hub for brainpower with no hoopla but to stunning effect earning both revenue and providing the world with STEM graduates. This has put paid to talk that
This brainpower flex is India’s best kept secret Read More »
Synopsis India, with a GDP growth exceeding 8% in 2023-24, is the fastest-growing major economy. Despite being recommended by Morgan Stanley and other investment houses for investors in emerging markets, foreign investment in Indian stock markets remains low. India is
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Synopsis BJP has changed its stance on buffalo meat exports, impacting the industry, especially in the context of vigilante attacks on cattle traders accused of transporting cows for slaughter. What has been one of the most surprising events of Narendra Modi’s
How BJP reined in cow vigilantes and got industry back on track Read More »
BJP has changed its stance on buffalo meat exports, impacting the industry, especially in the context of vigilante attacks on cattle traders accused of transporting cows for slaughter. What has been one of the most surprising events of Narendra Modi’s ten-year
How BJP reined in cow vigilantes and got industry back on track Read More »
Cases like the Karnataka sex scandal involving Prajwal Revanna and Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar highlight the victimisation of assault survivors who face ostracism and stigma. Traditional norms hinder justice for them while the accused rarely ever face consequences for
Sexual crimes: Shun perps, not survivors Read More »
Synopsis Whom do voters blame for rising corruption? The central or state governments? They blame the central government (25%) a bit more than state governments (18%). But no less than 56% of voters say ‘both’. Journalist Smita Gupta has travelled
Corruption charges are common in politics. The difference today is that draconian laws, notably on money laundering and unlawful activities, are being used to jail foes without bail. BJP calls this effective enforcement. Opposition parties call it vendetta. Psephologist Yogendra Yadav calls
Song ka jawab, ban se denge? Stop censoring poll ditties Read More »
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