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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicEconomic policies

Topic: Economic policies

Nehru’s liberal import policy took a restrictive turn in 1957. Inflation was the catalyst

In 'The Nehru-Era Economic History and Thought & Their Lasting Impact', Arvind Panagariya explores Nehru's economic vision and how it impacted subsequent policymaking.

For Modi govt’s ill-thought-out policies, civil servants haven’t been blamed enough

Modi’s ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ slogan was meant to reduce bureaucratic discretion. Unfortunately, the reality has been the opposite.

Rs 40 trillion investment, 20 lakh jobs: What Naidu wants to achieve in 5 yrs with 6 industrial policies

Andhra Pradesh cabinet approved the policies in one go at Amaravati this week. The proposed incentives will attract industries back to the state, says CM Chandrababu Naidu.

No left-right divide on economic issues among Indian masses. BJP’s welfarism played a role

According to a new paper, the rise of welfare populism in Indian politics is a result of centralisation within political parties.

SubscriberWrites: Maximising efficiency & building trust: The case for ex-ante impact assessment of budget policies in India

As we strive to achieve our economic, social, & environmental goals, the role of public finance, particularly budget policies, cannot be overstated.

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India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.