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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicIndian private sector

Topic: Indian private sector

Socialism hinders India’s industrial growth. We need free enterprise first

‘The tirade against capitalism is wholly unfounded. Capitalism as it has shaped during the past quarter of a century is a far better method of developing the economic resources of any country,’ wrote DN Hosali in 1956.

HAL wins bid to privately manufacture small satellite launch vehicles

Bengaluru: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has won the bid to privately make India's small satellite launch rockets, the country's space regulator said on Friday, the...

Indian R&D is lagging. Tata Motors is an exception within India Inc

In 2022-2023, Tata Motors spent 5.86% of its total sales on R&D—on par with global automotive leaders like Toyota and Ford and more than the combined R&D spending of 30 largest Indian companies.

Modi govt and private sector are in a bad marriage. Both need an honest talk

India’s corporate sector needs to toughen up and be brave with its criticism. The government, for its part, needs to listen and not lash out.

On Camera

Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.