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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How Indian State Reforms are stuck in the 1950s | 01 May 2025 | 01:18:18 | |
Ever wondered why policies in India don't seem to have the effect that governments and citizens hope? In this episode of our "Investing in India" series, Hansi speaks with economist Prof. Kartik Muralidharan about his book "Accelerating India's Development" and his extensive research on India's public sector effectiveness.
With over 20 years of research experience, Prof. Muralidharan offers his perspectives on: - Why India matters to global investors - India's democratic journey and its impact on development - The "frugal innovation" approach in India - The gap between policy design and implementation - Practical solutions to governance challenges And much more!
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| Are we drawing the Wrong Conclusions from India's Data? | 18 Apr 2025 | 01:29:51 | |
What if the Indian middle class is just the top 5%? Why is unemployment so low, but jobs so scarce? And are India’s glowing growth numbers really telling the whole truth? In this new episode in our Investing in India series, journalist and author Rukmini S (Whole Numbers and Half Truths) joins Hansi to unpack how Indian data is collected, where it misleads, and why context is everything — especially for investors and policymakers.
📊 What we cover: Is India’s statistical system broken—or better than we think? Why GDP growth numbers sparked controversy The myth of India’s massive middle class Why a 3% unemployment rate hides underemployment and informal work How 40% of working women earn no wages at all The real story behind urbanization, caste, and inequality Why phone access ≠ internet access (and what it means for digital India) How better data (and better questions) could change India's future And much more!
Note: This content is for informational purposes only. None of the stocks, brands, or products mentioned are recommendations or endorsements. | |||