Special Report
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Ridham Desai: Govt's approach to problem-fixing is impressive
India has everything it needs to be counted among the world's top five economies. All it has to do is use its resources productively
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Sanjiv Goenka: Our PM is almost a human locomotive
Much depends on the hardworking and tireless Narendra Modi, but he shouldn't become a robot either
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Marc Faber: Climate for business in India is yet to improve
There is already a bit of unease at the pace of reforms—the Prime Minister must implement new laws to ensure rapid growth
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Rahul Sharma: Coming up, a tightrope walk for the govt
To satisfy the twin objectives of inflation control and upward growth rate, the government will have to increase confidence in the economy
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Nigel Harris: The key is a bold, new trade strategy for India
Globally, decisions about where to locate new auto investments are being taken now, and there is no reason why India cannot signal its intent to attract its share of this expanding industry
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Kalpana Morparia: The jigsaw that is India's economy
Each piece of the puzzle, including incremental and sustained reforms, has helped policymakers create a bullet-proof balance sheet
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Devi Shetty: No silver bullet for healthcare in India
What's needed: Overhaul medical education, build more hospitals and develop micro-insurance plans to help India dissociate healthcare from affluence
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Dilip Piramal: Time for more demonstrative action by the govt
There is a strong feeling that the honeymoon is over and that the government has promised more than it can deliver. Far more has to be done to overturn this perception
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CP Gurnani: It's been a year of basking in the global limelight
The right diplomatic moves and promises have been made but converting them into action is now crucial
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Bibek Debroy: Transition to 8.5% growth isn't automatic
It requires reforms. And while the expression 'reforms' is bandied around, it needs to be well-defined
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Ayaz Memon: Choose adventurism over pragmatism, Mr Modi
India needs to make that big leap in sports too as it seeks to become a global superpower. For that, the PM must give it the push it needs