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Ajay Chhibber

Ajay Chhibber

Ajay Chhibber

Ajay Chhibber

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

Indian Americans' success story: Talent, meritocracy, and risk-taking
Updated On : 05 Dec 2024 | 12:52 AM IST

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

India's path to becoming high-income nation: Escaping 'middle-income trap'
Updated On : 06 Nov 2024 | 11:25 PM IST

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

US Presidential election: What a Trump or Harris win may mean for India
Updated On : 02 Oct 2024 | 10:09 PM IST

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

Not just lateral appointments, India needs major administrative reforms
Updated On : 04 Sep 2024 | 9:55 PM IST

Budget 'nudges' in the right directions

But much bolder and comprehensive reforms are needed

Budget 'nudges' in the right directions
Updated On : 31 Jul 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

Budget must signal change

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

Budget must signal change
Updated On : 03 Jul 2024 | 9:54 PM IST

The elections signal course correction

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

The elections signal course correction
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 10:42 PM IST

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

Making a better Indian Union
Updated On : 09 May 2024 | 11:43 PM IST

An agenda for next government

India's growth model needs a serious course correction

An agenda for next government
Updated On : 25 Apr 2024 | 10:34 PM IST

A requiem for the WTO

Despite its benefits to global prosperity, the WTO may be on its last legs, unless something changes dramatically

A requiem for the WTO
Updated On : 03 Apr 2024 | 11:35 PM IST

Kudos to Mint Street mandarins

RBI's adept role in India's recovery deserves greater recognition

Kudos to Mint Street mandarins
Updated On : 13 Mar 2024 | 9:30 PM IST

A thumbs up for transparency

The Supreme Court's verdict on electoral bonds is very welcome, but corruption remains a huge challenge for India

A thumbs up for transparency
Updated On : 22 Feb 2024 | 10:36 PM IST

Manufacture or service: Must we choose?

This debate is futile in India's development journey

Manufacture or service: Must we choose?
Updated On : 15 Feb 2024 | 9:36 PM IST

Expect no drama in the Budget

But over the medium term, India's fiscal health needs attention

Expect no drama in the Budget
Updated On : 29 Jan 2024 | 11:54 PM IST

India's future hinges on the Gangetic plain

Sustaining the growth momentum seen in FY23 in the three states along the country's holiest river is key to realising Viksit Bharat@ 2047

India's future hinges on the Gangetic plain
Updated On : 03 Jan 2024 | 9:53 PM IST

Aiming beyond 7% growth

India is not the world's fastest-growing economy yet, but a revival of the animal spirits could propel it into that position

Aiming beyond 7% growth
Updated On : 06 Dec 2023 | 10:10 PM IST

India's research riddle

It has the highest public sector budget for research in the world as a share of GDP, but the private sector lags way behind

India's research riddle
Updated On : 01 Nov 2023 | 10:26 PM IST

India's election-year challenge

Fiscal consolidation must take precedence in the upcoming Budget, even if it's an interim one

India's election-year challenge
Updated On : 03 Oct 2023 | 10:32 PM IST

India's incredible year

After the success of G20 and the moon mission, the country needs a few vital course corrections to pave the way to an advanced nation by 2047

India's incredible year
Updated On : 18 Sep 2023 | 8:38 PM IST

Poverty declines, but battle not over

Persisting challenges in nutrition, education and sanitation in many districts underscore the need for a bottom-up effort to eradicate deprivation

Poverty declines, but battle not over
Updated On : 17 Aug 2023 | 10:21 PM IST