Ajay Chhibber

While his policies were flawed, successors deepened socialist model and failed to reform; India's delayed catch-up a collective failure

Each revolt in our neighbourhood was driven by corruption, with lessons for India

Populists, whether from the left or the right, have a greater penchant for autarchic policies that restrict trade and view the world through a mercantilist zero-sum perspective

The US will eventually realise that India cannot be bullied, but things may get much worse before they get better

Even the 27 collective countries of the European Union - despite having a much larger market than the United States

Growing business concentration is helping big business, but not the economy

Given the long lags in monetary policy's impact on the real economy, too much caution could prove unnecessarily costly

The US' major trading partners - Canada, Mexico, and the European Union (EU) - have said they will fight back against the US tariffs

The combined expenditure of the Centre and state governments increased hugely in 1980s-by almost 10% of gross domestic product (GDP) to 27 per cent of GDP by 1991, and has remained high since then

That world order, which emerged after World War II, is now being dismantled despite continuing American pre-eminence - not by opposing powers, but by an American President who thinks the world

An income-tax cut instead of a corporate tax cut in 2019 would have done more for the economy

To achieve Viksit Bharat, India must tackle slowing growth and global headwinds

In 1970, there were 0.5 million Indian Americans, a number that had risen to about 1.6 million by 2000

Five key course corrections for India to become an advanced country and set a better path for others

Based on outcome, different challenges could be anticipated in trade, defence, and technology. India must be prepared for varied impacts

If India wants to be "Viksit Bharat" in 21st century, it can't do so with a 19th-20th century colonial-style administration. Core govt functions need a more professionally trained civil service

But much bolder and comprehensive reforms are needed

It needs to move beyond headline GDP to prioritise job creation and alleviating rural distress

Voters have made it clear they want inclusive growth and a break from polarising politics

The idea that the southern states are being penalised for better performance overlooks the full costs and benefits of being part of the Union