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To truly transform governance, reforms must ask 'why' certain rules exist

Asking why is a powerful tool for meaningful reform. It sparks critical thinking and challenges outdated assumptions

corporate governance, artificial intelligence, leadership, financial fraud
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Reforms that focus only on How or What yield very different results.

Ajay Kumar -

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As India enters the next phase of governance reforms, the key question is what they should target to go beyond past achievements. Over the last decade, more than 40,000 ease-of-doing-business measures — from the Single Window Interface and e-Sanchit to faster insolvency resolution and online tax filing — have significantly reduced time, costs, and procedural complexity. Yet a contrasting picture emerges. With 9,420 new compliances added in 2023 alone (TeamLease), further reforms are needed to create a truly globally competitive and efficient business environment. 
Why do new compliance requirements keep emerging despite efforts to reduce them?
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