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Ajay Chhibber
Ajay Chhibber
Ajay Chhibber is a distinguished visiting scholar at the Institute for International Economic Policy, George Washington University, and co-author of Unshackling India (Harper-Collins, 2021).
Ajay Chhibber is a distinguished visiting scholar at the Institute for International Economic Policy, George Washington University, and co-author of Unshackling India (Harper-Collins, 2021).
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Budget 'nudges' in the right directions
But much bolder and comprehensive reforms are needed
 "Budget 'nudges' in the right directions")
Budget must signal change
It needs to move beyond headline GDP to prioritise job creation and alleviating rural distress
 "Budget must signal change")
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")
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")
An agenda for next government
India's growth model needs a serious course correction
 "An agenda for next government")
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")
Kudos to Mint Street mandarins
RBI's adept role in India's recovery deserves greater recognition
 "Kudos to Mint Street mandarins")
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")
Manufacture or service: Must we choose?
This debate is futile in India's development journey
 "Manufacture or service: Must we choose?")
Expect no drama in the Budget
But over the medium term, India's fiscal health needs attention
 "Expect no drama in the Budget")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
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")
AI: A friendship whose time has come
America-India partnership stands poised to reshape the world's dynamics if both sides play their cards right
 "AI: A friendship whose time has come")
Pathways to a Viksit Bharat
India must build stronger institutions and a more inclusive growth strategy to avoid falling into the middle-income trap
 "Pathways to a Viksit Bharat")
Logistics makes the world go around
The focus of the government to improve our logistics is bearing fruit, but this is a battle that must be fought continuously and smartly
 "Logistics makes the world go around")
Bring government closer to people
To make India an advanced economy by 2047, devolving more power to local governments is crucial, and the 16th Finance Commission can play a pivotal role in this regard
 "Bring government closer to people")