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Dr. Vikas Singh

The author is a senior economist, columnist, author and a votary of inclusive development

Latest Articles By Dr. Vikas Singh

Farm Subsidy Is Misdirected. Large Farmers Extract Most

Dr. Vikas Singh

The large farmers neither need an incentive nor do they deserve the subsidy. Agriculture is a gamble on the monsoons and the market. The small always lose

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The Globe Has Tilted. India Has Opportunity To Shape Economic Agenda

Dr. Vikas Singh

PM Modi’s ambitious goal of achieving high-income status by 2047 is doable. However, we must aim beyond the GDP‒ and higher. A 15 trillion-dollar economy in 25 years is not a real indicator of development, writes Vikas Singh

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PSU Privatisation Effort Has Resulted In Decimal Impact

Dr. Vikas Singh

The key lies in creating a fair and competitive environment that promotes excellence and competitiveness

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The Income Glass Ceiling Of The Fragile Middle Class

Dr. Vikas Singh

While we celebrate the growth of the aspiring class, the policymakers must ensure the middle income doesn’t slip and is left behind

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Corruption Erodes The Govt’s Credibility, Exploits The Poor

Dr. Vikas Singh

Corruption causes significant distortions and inefficiencies and diminishes growth. It is detrimental to a free, fair, competitive, and efficient market. It creates an uneven playing field for businesses. It affects both private and foreign investment

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Happiness Is Responsibility Of Both Society And Citizen

Dr. Vikas Singh

A modest form of generosity makes people happier than spending that same amount on themselves, writes Dr Vikas Singh

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'Digital’ Platform Will Help Scale MSMEs, Build Competitiveness

Dr. Vikas Singh

The platform can gather contextual data. ‘Link’ MSMEs to the relevant stakeholders to serve most needs of the sector.

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Adani Episode Illuminates Several ‘Weak’ Links, Highlights Challenges

Dr. Vikas Singh

The Hindenburg report has several fallouts, many lessons. It has wiped out about $100 billion market in capitalisation of the Adani group. Many others with similar business structures and practices will be impacted.

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Market Not A Jungle, But A Garden; Needs Tending

Dr. Vikas Singh

India has a strong anti-monopoly policy; it’s the implementation that is the concern

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PLI Scheme Likely To Deliver ‘Less, Not More’ Than Envisaged

Dr. Vikas Singh

The large players need to invest in automation, technology, and other productivity-enhancing measures

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