Ajay Chhibber

Stop blaming Nehru: Real question is why India didn't change course after him

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

From Dhaka to Colombo, Gen Z has started raging at rotten governance

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

Correcting populist policies is essential for India's growth

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

As US ties fray under Trump, second-gen reforms are India's best defence

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

Stakes for India and the US are very high, need a win-win trade deal

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

India's industrial strategy is feeding big business, but not growth

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

RBI's cautious stance could cost growth, bold rate cuts need of the hour

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

Global trade tumbles: Amid turmoil, India needs reform, not protectionism

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

India needs planned deregulation to reduce government size, expenditure

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

Trump's global shake-up: Tariffs, alliances, and economic turmoil

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

Budget bets on tax cuts over capex-will it boost private investment?

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

India's economic challenges in 2025: Reforms key to sustained growth

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

Indian Americans' success story: Talent, meritocracy, and risk-taking

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

India's path to becoming high-income nation: Escaping 'middle-income trap'

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

US Presidential election: What a Trump or Harris win may mean for India

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

Not just lateral appointments, India needs major administrative reforms

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

Budget 'nudges' in the right directions

But much bolder and comprehensive reforms are needed

Budget must signal change

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

The elections signal course correction

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

Making a better Indian Union

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