India's Reforms Story

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Why the Indian government needs to redefine the idea of reform

Democracy and capitalism are founded on different conceptions of fundamental rights—their coexistence cannot create a just society

5 min read14 Jun 2025
Opinion

Second shot: Could cooperative federalism revive Indian farm reforms?

The Centre’s last big moves to reform agriculture were rolled back. Getting Indian states to experiment with structural change, as a new draft policy sets out to do, is now worth a try. It may help soften farmer resistance to market orientation.

3 min read17 Dec 2024
Opinion

IBC reforms: Let’s strengthen the Code as a key growth enabler

This is a ‘big bang’ reform, as the IMF called it, but is in need of reforms. It’ll perform better if we adopt new technology for processes, clarify legal principles and close gaps in resolving cross-border insolvency.

6 min read4 Dec 2024
News

After criminal code, govt eyes civil procedure code for a revamp

The CPC, which lays down the procedure of civil suits, may be strengthened by inserting timelines to the law, and replicating the principles of the Commercial Courts Act into it. The changes may reduce pendency.

5 min read8 Oct 2024
Opinion

IBC reforms: Let’s strengthen the Code as a key growth enabler

This is a ‘big bang’ reform, as the IMF called it, but is in need of reforms. It’ll perform better if we adopt new technology for processes, clarify legal principles and close gaps in resolving cross-border insolvency.

6 min read4 Dec 2024