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Kerala's rebranding push for private investment: Businesses wait and watch

The Communist bastion is looking to reinvent itself as a friendly destination for private investment. But its economic and business indicators aren't flattering

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Indivjal Dhasmana New Delhi

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For years, the debate has raged over the so-called “Kerala model” versus the “Gujarat model.”

While Kerala’s approach is hailed for its strong social indicators, the Gujarat model boasts economic prowess. This debate isn’t just political posturing: It reflects a deeper ideological clash — epitomised by scholars like Amartya Sen and Jagdish Bhagwati — over goals that economic policies should prioritise.
 
Today, however, Kerala is evolving. Once considered a not-so-friendly destination for private investment, the state is making strides to shed that image. In the latest Business Reforms Action Plan (BRAP) rankings from the Union Commerce and Industry

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