Gourav Vallabh

The writer is professor of finance, XLRI Xavier School of Management and a BJP leader

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An agitation continued for weeks, forced a national conversation, brought the government to the negotiating table and produced a legislative and structural response. Indian democracy demonstrated that dissent need not lead to paralysis: It can lead to dialogue and reform

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The current decline in oil prices offers India an opportunity to strengthen the rupee, deepen export competitiveness, accelerate the energy transition and reinforce fiscal discipline

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A rupee defended at the kitchen table is ultimately a rupee that does not need defending at the trading desk. That is the essence of economic patriotism

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The last decade was about fixing the plumbing, building digital systems, physical infrastructure, and fiscal capacity. The next decade should be defined by consistent execution, especially at the state and municipal level,

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They move India closer to a labour market that is organised around clarity, efficiency and competitiveness rather than inherited complexity. For firms looking to expand and for workers seeking predictable conditions, that shift creates a more confident and more functional economic landscape

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By advancing simplicity, it will drive economic growth. Along with other structural reforms, the tax regime is part of a broader push to position India as a competitive and stable production base amid global volatility

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In face of US tariffs, global volatility, India must maintain a steady handSubscriber Only

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The tariff shock could cost India up to $30 billion in export earnings, affecting supply chains, employment and GDP momentum in the short term. Yet India’s economic structure — rooted in strong domestic consumption — offers it a cushion many export-heavy economies lack

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P Chidambaram's critique of the Modi government overlooks significant structural reforms, welfare initiatives, and India's enhanced global standing

Mon, Jun 16, 2025

Resolute, not reactive: How to read India’s approach to ceasefire with PakistanSubscriber Only

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Peace is not the absence of options, but the presence of priorities. India's priorities are clear: Sovereign dignity, economic ascent, and technological leadership

Mon, May 19, 2025

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On Trump, tariffs and trade, India has the first mover’s advantageSubscriber Only

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Unlike nations that have chosen confrontation, India can deploy its diplomatic bandwidth to pursue favourable trade terms, positioning itself as a trusted ally

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

A lesson for 21st-century CEOs from 19th-century factories – working longer hours doesn’t mean more productivitySubscriber Only

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Success hinges on the quality of work rather than the quantity of hours worked. Allowing time for rest and personal pursuits boosts productivity and creativity.

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

For a more efficient and responsive democracy, we need One Nation One ElectionSubscriber Only

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Frequent polls have led to voter fatigue, increased financial burden on government, uncertain policy environment. One Nation One Election can solve these problems

Mon, Sep 30, 2024