Pradeep S Mehta

The book makes theoretical and empirical arguments to show why India still needs planning even more than before

If India is to become truly competitive, the govt must improve efficiency and transparency of public administration among other factors

The Trans Pacific Partnership is becoming a reality in the Asia-Pacific region would have many implications for India, not only in tariff preferences but also higher standards

Establishing bodies to deal with problems of poor governance will yield few results unless Modi takes an overarching institutional approach to the issue

India's Planning Commission needs to evolve into an independent body that is open to public scrutiny and gives more power to the states

The civil aviation ministry's proposal to create a cell to keep tabs on airfares defies logic. What it needs is a vigilant competition agency

A number of competition distortions or impediments arise owing to our policy framework in different areas of economic governance

The CCI should be proactive in analysing mergers of international companies that have Indian subsidiaries to check anticompetitive practices

An effective implementation of the merger regulations will help check anti-competitive practices while promoting industrial growth

Robust competition means more choice for consumers at affordable prices

Reforming the public distribution system is a Herculean task and well nigh impossible

Competitive neutrality is a minimum condition for effective mixed markets, for which the government needs to adopt and implement the National Competition Policy quickly