In this interview, the speaker points out that India’s tax-to-GDP ratio is nearly 19% comparable to Korea and the U.S.but highlights that unlike Social Security contributions abroad, Indian taxes offer no direct return to citizens. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGg4fdeN7r0

In this interview, the speaker explains why India has struggled to push through second-generation reforms, arguing that politicians, farmers, industrialists, and even the BJP prefer the comfort of the status quo over rocking the boat. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGg4fdeN7r0

In this interview, the speaker describes India’s “deep state” as comprising conservative IAS officers, powerful industrialists, and a compliant media, all of whom shape and restrain policy decisions. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGg4fdeN7r0

In this interview, the speaker contrasts India’s slower reform trajectory with China’s, noting how China surged ahead using aggressive strategies while India remained constrained by compliance, leaving its manufacturing sector far behind.

In this interview, the speaker reflects on the shortcomings of the 1991 reforms, highlighting how agriculture remained deeply entangled with government control and later reform attempts were blocked by what he calls the "deep state." Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGg4fdeN7r0

Amidst the turmoil in the India-US relationship after the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the American Jewish Committee has come out in support of India in its recent statement. AJC criticised Donald Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs on Indian goods, arguing the move unfairly targets India for its purchases of Russian oil and worsens bilateral ties. The AJC rejected Washington officials’ claims that India is complicit in the Ukraine war, labelling recent remarks from White House trade adviser Peter Navarro as “scurrilous” and urging a reset in the US-India relationship. The group emphasised India’s role as a vital democratic ally while noting the irony that much of India's refined petroleum from Russian crude actually flows to Europe, a US partner. In the light of these developments, Hindol Sengupta speaks with the Chief Policy and Political Affairs Officer of the American Jewish Committee, Jason Isaacson, about - the response of the AJC, - the narratives built around Trump’s imposition of the tariffs on India, - the discrepancy in the tariffs on India and China, and - the possibility of recrafting the India-US relationship after these developments. Chapters 00:00 - 01:58 - Opening 01:50 - 08:50 - AJC on Trump's tariffs against India 08:42 - 10:57 - The narratives being built around the situation 10:49 - 13:30 - The farcical nature of the American policy 13:21 - 15:10 - China has a lower tariff rate than India 15:02 - 18:20 - How is the AJC responding to these developments? 18:17 - 20:23 - Can the India-US relationship be recrafted after this? 20:14 - 20:46 - Closing #india #us #usa #tariffs #trump #trumptariffs #tariffwar #indiaus #trade #finance #economy #geopolitics #china #globalaffairs #globalpolitics

In this conversation, noted economist, and India's former representative to the IMF, Dr. Surjit Bhalla discusses the economic challenges facing India, particularly in light of recent tariffs imposed by the US. Dr. Bhalla, chairperson of the Technical Expert Group for the first official Household Income Survey in India, talks about how Trump's tariffs have given India a perfect moment to implement widespread economic reforms - referred to as second generation reforms - and how these have always been stopped by vested interests in India. He emphasizes the need for second-generation reforms, especially in agriculture, and critiques the influence of the deep state on policy-making. The discussion also touches on GST reforms and the future of India-US relations, highlighting the importance of economic growth and the necessity for India to capitalize on its potential. Chapters- 0:00-0:44 Opening 1:03 - 3:45 Trump’s tariffs and India 4:51- 14:46 Second-generation reforms in India 15:02- 18:52 Will Trump’s tariffs on India last? 19:23-26:18 India’s GST reforms and Slab debate 26:49-31:35 The deep state and reform frustrations 31:37-32:03 Closing #IndiaEconomy #EconomicReforms #TradeTariffs #GSTReform #interview #IndianEconomy #PolicyDiscussion #EconomicInsights

In this interview, the speaker highlights India’s vibrant AI startup ecosystem, rooted in frugal innovation, with thousands of startups tackling challenges from healthcare to agriculture and small businesses. Watch the full interview here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-gfNMpCi3E&t=1s