Foundation for Economic Development

Does the #IndiaUSTradeDeal dilute India’s autonomy?

Rahul Ahluwalia explains why strategic alignment and economic self-interest are not contradictions—and why India as a whole stands to gain.

‪@indiatv‬

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Foundation for Economic Development

Why the Markets Reacted—and What Budget 2026 Actually Signals

In this post-Budget discussion on ‪@news18india‬ , FED's Piyush Doshi breaks down why #Budget2026 focused on incremental reforms rather than big-ticket announcements.

Key takeaways include the need to rebuild investor confidence as net FDI turns negative, the importance of improving manufacturing clusters and non-farm employment, and why fiscal discipline matters more than populist spending in a low-inflation environment.

The core argument: India’s long-term challenges—especially in agriculture and employment—will be solved not by larger subsidies, but by expanding manufacturing and opportunities outside farming.

Watch the full conversation!

4 days ago | [YT] | 0

Foundation for Economic Development

Budget 2026 is out. But will it unlock private investment?

In this clip from a post-Budget discussion on India Today, Rahul Ahluwalia explains why India’s investment slowdown isn’t about insufficient public spending—but about global competitiveness.

Public capex can support growth, but sustained private investment depends on deregulation, policy certainty, and tariff rationalisation that allow firms to scale for global markets. The success of export-oriented manufacturing offers a clear lesson.

Watch the full clip to understand what #Budget2026 really signals for India’s next phase of growth.

Full Interview on ‪@indiatoday‬

4 days ago | [YT] | 1

Foundation for Economic Development

Our Founding Director Rahul Ahluwalia explains the levers that could power India’s next economic leap and the risks that might slow it down.

3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Foundation for Economic Development

In our latest Growth is Good episode, Montek Singh Ahluwalia shares an insider’s view of India’s reform journey: how ideas moved into the Overton window, why some changes stuck while others stalled, and what it will take to lift growth sustainably while managing politics, trade shocks, climate, and technology.



We cover the design of reforms (trade, industry, finance), coalition‑building across governments, the role of states, electricity pricing for a renewables-heavy grid, and how to plan for 8% growth in a world of uncertainty.




Also available on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0l4IFPLEcLItVNjp1dNFwe?si…



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5 months ago | [YT] | 1

Foundation for Economic Development

P.V. Narasimha Rao: The Reformer Who Changed India

In 1991, India was on the brink. Narasimha Rao didn’t just manage the crisis — he rewrote the playbook.

From telecom to civil aviation, from financial sector reforms to disinvestment, he made choices that still shape India today.

79 years on, this moment remains a turning point in India’s economic story.

🎧 Full episode in Growth is Good Ep 17: https://youtu.be/nTNK5QQP3fw?si=CY1NG...


#IndiaAt79 #GrowthIsGood #EconomicReforms #NarasimhaRao #IndependenceDay

5 months ago | [YT] | 0

Foundation for Economic Development

P.V. Narasimha Rao: The Reformer Who Changed India

In 1991, India was on the brink. Narasimha Rao didn’t just manage the crisis — he rewrote the playbook.

From telecom to civil aviation, from financial sector reforms to disinvestment, he made choices that still shape India today.

79 years on, this moment remains a turning point in India’s economic story.

🎧 Full episode in Growth is Good Ep 17: https://youtu.be/nTNK5QQP3fw?si=CY1NG...


#IndiaAt79 #GrowthIsGood #EconomicReforms #NarasimhaRao #IndependenceDay

5 months ago | [YT] | 0

Foundation for Economic Development

🎙️ New clip from our Borderless Business episode with Dhvanil Sheth, founder of Skillmatics!

💡 Did you know the global toy & game industry is now worth over $120 billion?

In this short segment, Dhvanil breaks down:
– Why the category is moving online faster than most
– How content, education, and parent trust drive purchase decisions
– And why legacy brands are missing the mark

Skillmatics is a great example of an Indian brand thinking global from day one.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: lnkd.in/gkf-qMU8


#BorderlessBusiness #Skillmatics #FED #ToyIndustry #DhvanilSheth #MadeInIndia #D2C #GlobalBrands

6 months ago | [YT] | 0