In 1991, India began making radical changes to its economic policies. Successive governments loosened state control over many sectors and began opening them up to international firms and investment, in a bid to create a market-oriented, globally competitive economy. After three decades, we have some modest success stories, but how innovative are our firms? What role has the mindset of traditional Indian businesses played? What role have policies played? What needs to be done for India to innovate and create products that make a mark globally?
Naushad Forbes’s book The Struggle and the Promise, is on the shortlist for the Tata Literature Live! 2022 Literary Awards Business Book of the Year
Dr. Naushad Forbes is the Co-Chairman of Forbes Marshall, a Process and Energy Efficiency company.
More InfoDr. Poornima Dore is Director, Analytics, Insights & Impact at the Tata Trusts.
More InfoShinjini Kumar is one of India’s leading businesswomen in the fields of banking and finance.
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