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An agenda for next government

India's growth model needs a serious course correction

A requiem for the WTO

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

Kudos to Mint Street mandarins

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

A thumbs up for transparency

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

Manufacture or service: Must we choose?

This debate is futile in India's development journey

Expect no drama in the Budget

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

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

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

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 election-year challenge

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

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

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

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

Pathways to a Viksit Bharat

India must build stronger institutions and a more inclusive growth strategy to avoid falling into the middle-income trap

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

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

Where in the world is the IMF?

It is not a central player today as the world deals with inflation and financial instability and countries hurtle towards debt crisis. It must be revamped and strengthened to play that role

Opportunity for reforms at World Bank

Ajay Banga, its proposed new chief, must steer the bank into becoming a global institution for climate change and sustainability instead of just another multipurpose development bank

Opportunities and choices in the Budget

Fiscal consolidation is needed if India is to seek sustainable private sector-led growth

Ease vs cost of doing business in India

Business index rankings have become a substitute for addressing the fundamental constraints faced by entrepreneurs