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India wants rupee to be global currency. China’s experiment should offer a stark warning

RBI’s small steps like last week’s to internationalise the Rupee are ok, but don’t think of full convertibility now, the columnist says. Here’s why...

09.10.2025 4

Swaminomics

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

India can attract far more foreign investment, so why doesn’t it?

To achieve that we need second-generation reforms in politically difficult areas like labour, environment, and land acquisition. But even first-...

08.10.2025 30

Swaminomics

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

₹upee, a ₹eality check

Synopsis India is taking small steps to make the rupee a global currency. This aims to reduce dollar reliance and boost trade. However, past...

08.10.2025 1

Swaminomics

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Is this a sign of our times? Trump’s signature controversy takes over US politics

Synopsis A controversy erupts over Donald Trump’s signature. It appears on a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein. The note includes a drawing. Some...

23.09.2025 1

Swaminomics

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Slowdown scare to ‘miracle economy’, India’s growth defies pessimists

The Indian economy is performing well. Recent growth figures have surpassed expectations. Despite concerns from economists and potential trade...

23.09.2025 30

Swaminomics

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

GDP measurements: Undercounting services & quality in favour of goods & quantity needs a fix

Synopsis Current GDP measurements, primarily designed for goods, inadequately capture the value of services, which now dominate economies like the...

23.09.2025 1

Swaminomics

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Sorry economists, the foreign policy experts are right on Trump

The experts advocate a firm stance, urging India to resist yielding to pressure to abandon its independent foreign policy, particularly regarding...

23.09.2025 2

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Quick trials a better way to tackle corruption than 30-day shortcut

Proposed Indian bills could oust elected officials jailed over 30 days, sparking opposition uproar. Critics fear misuse against political rivals,...

26.08.2025 1

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

India needs to punch back on Trump’s tariffs

India must levy reciprocal tariffs. It is not as a show of aggression, but for balance and credibility in its trade relationships. Failing to...

18.08.2025 1

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

Why India must lionise Trump and nominate him for Nobel Peace Prize

India must be prepared for repeated tariff threats in the rest of Trump’s term. But there are ways in which New Delhi can deal with the US...

18.08.2025 2

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Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar

2,735 reasons why India needs to cut red tape

India’s ambitious renewable energy goals are threatened by excessive red tape, exemplified by the 2,735 compliance obligations for solar plants....

18.08.2025 1

Swaminomics

Swaminathan S. Anklesaria Aiyar