Good time to give 14th Finance Commission more room to make tax-sharing allocations to the states
The states must be given more fiscal room and policy freedom in utilising central funds
Reforms in many areas, from labour to tax, are needed to bring back manufacturing jobs
The next government should steer clear of nationalistic emotions in its foreign policy
Voters will vote for change, but this change can involve a specific ideology of nationalism or a more diverse set…
Fixing small business finance is a great place to start improving financial inclusion. This is a reform that is overdue…
The two largest parties offer choices that fall short of the people?s expectations
The country’s skill development policy is sketchy, at best, and there is little to show in the name of implementation.…
The country?s global stature remains insecure, it will be interesting to see how politicians respond in 2014
Clearly, the demand for good governance has increased, and it has become more sophisticated
The country might live in its cities and its many villages, but the challenge is to have our towns grow…
New studies present the true picture of rural development spending and outcomes
Punjab?s agricultural economy, based on supplying foodgrains for the PDS, is heading for disaster
The new Rajan index for prioritising transfer of Central funds to the states may not be the best way to…
Govt effectiveness is strongly correlated with citizens? life evaluations
Decision on GST, rupee, rates crucial for sending a strong signal
Can India?s policymakers steer the economy out of stagnation or will they cede to populism and political ambitions?
India?s slowdown is partly a result of its own policy missteps, and not just global conditions.
