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A Medium-Term Strategy for Transitioning to Net Zero by 2070
This paper assesses the feasibility of India achieving its stated goal of net zero by 2070 and presents a medium-term strategy for what would be required over the next decade to achieve this objective.Interview | A GDP Growth Rate of 7.5% for the Next 10 years is Feasible...
Montek Singh Ahluwalia, former Deputy Chairman of the erstwhile Planning Commission says India needs a better export strategy to take advantage of the shift in global demand away from China.Interview | Dual Control of PSBs by Finance Ministry & RBI is Wrong:...
The veteran economist said that the ultimate responsibility of regulating a PSB, including removing the Chairman, if necessary, should rest with the RBI, as is the case with private banks.Was CoP-28 a Cop-out or Did the Conference Achieve Something?
CoP meetings have routinely talked of the need for a fair and just transition, consistent with the principles of "common but differentiated responsibilities" but they never discussed how to apply it in practice.A Cap-and-Trade System will Help Slash Emissions More Efficiently
A key feature of a cap-and-trade system must be a steady reduction in allowances per unit of output over time, calibrated to the net-zero target, write Montek Singh Ahulwalia and Utkarsh Patel.Interview | Montek Singh Ahluwalia on G-20
Montek Singh Ahluwalia discusses India's G-20 meeting with ANI News.Mapping the Climate Transition by Identifying Policy Interventions
RBI’s report lays down a buffet of choices. Policymakers must now pick what is nutritious but also conforms to political taste.Leaders of Tomorrow: Expert Panelists Predict India’s Economic...
The discussion touched on many important aspects of India's growth trajectory, and the panelists agreed that India is poised for significant growth in the next 20-30 years.Does Nuclear Power have a Role in our Climate Change Strategy?
Yes, nuclear power has a role in climate change strategy, but we will have to rethink several aspects of our current policy on this form of energy before it can meet its promise.Interview | Growth Of Renewable Energy High In India, But Pace Not Enough
The lesson for us is that our supply system must be sufficient and flexible to allow such new technology to come in. And that raises another set of issues: Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells NDTV.Our New Trade Policy Must Calm Fears of Rising Import Restrictions
Trade restrictions may put FTAs and global value chain integration at risk; external imbalances can be addressed with other tools, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.India Should Adopt Flexible, Interest Based Negotiations, Not Oppose Trade...
If India wants to achieve a growth rate of 7%-plus in the years ahead, it should also aim for a strong export performance. World trade is likely to grow more slowly in the future than it did in the past. But, even so, India should aim at expanding its exports at rates ...Interview | Questions on the Economy with Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Montek Singh Ahluwalia answers some pertinent questions on the Indian economy and upcoming issues.Interview | At about 5-6%, Economy Won’t Collapse but it Won’t...
Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells Outlook Business that a private sector-led economy can deliver sustained GDP growth. He also suggested a closer examination of the much touted double digit growth and cautions against protectionism.Interview | Exclusive interview with Montek Singh Ahluwalia: What to...
In an exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Montek Singh Ahluwalia speaks on the state of the economy, and what is needed to unleash India's growth potential. and delves into the reforms needed in the external sector.Was COP27 a Cop-Out?
The loss-and-damage fund is welcome but other vital issues were left hanging. India’s G20 presidency may help us find clarity.Financing Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Developing Countries
Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Utkarsh Patel's paper attempts to quantify the scale and possible composition of international financial assistance that might be required to help developing countries fulfil the commitments undertaken in COP26.Back in Time, Ep 2: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on India’s liberalisation
Podcast | Montek Singh Ahluwalia discuss independent India’s sociopolitical, cultural and economic history with Kunal Kamra.Managing Climate Change: A Strategy for India
Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Utkarsh Patel's study shows that there is considerable scope for reducing the volume of emissions through a combination of actions aimed at increasing energy efficiency and shifting progressively to renewable energy to meet the electricity demand.India needs climate action targets for next 10 years
A 10-year-plan will help increase public consciousness and generate a public debate on aspects of the strategy that may seem contentious, write Montek S Ahluwalia and Utkarsh Patel in MintThe Trade Policy India Needs
Integration with global value chains will require a rethink of our high and uncertain tariffs as well as bolder trade alliances, say Montek Singh Ahluwalia.The Life and Times of Montek Singh Ahluwalia | Podcast
Montek Singh Ahluwalia joins Amit Varma in episode 285 of The Seen and the Unseen to discuss his life, his learnings and the liberalisation of 1991.The Indo-Pacific Economic Bloc Offers India a New Opportunity
We’ll have to re-examine our traditional positions wherever needed to make the most of economic integration under the Indo Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.Delaying Action does not Protect Growth: Montek Singh Ahluwalia on RBI...
The central bank affects the real economy not just through short-term interest rates but through a host of other instruments, including the quantity of money, the level of credit and liquidity and, more broadly, financial stability, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.Montek Singh Ahluwalia on India’s Economic Prospects | Interview
Higher oil prices are the main problem for India if peace is not restored soon, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.Free Trade Agreements are Leading to More Imports Than Exports | Interview
Montek Singh Ahluwalia discusses Atmanirbhar Bharat, Russia - Ukraine crises and many more in an interview with the New Indian Express.The Economy and India’s Future | Interview
In an interview with Mirror Now, Montek Singh Ahluwalia discusses the country's economic health and predictions for the post-Covid world.What the Union Budget Got Right, and What it Missed
The budget’s capital-expenditure plan could support our recovery but reforms in important areas can’t be held off any longer.How Will the Economy be Affected by Budget 2022? | Interview
In an interview with Times Now on the Budget 2022-23, Montek Singh Ahluwalia speaks on a host of issues including unemployment, job creation and the various measures taken to boost the economy.What the Government Needs to do to Boost India’s Growth | Budget...
Ahead of the Union Budget 2022-23, Business Today interviews Montek Singh Ahluwalia to take a deep-dive into the contours of the economy and understand what the government needs to do to boost India's growth.Bring Real Estate, Petroleum, Alcohol and Power into GST | Interview
Though the Indian economy is in recovery mode, the underlying growth impulses are weak, says economist Montek Singh Ahluwalia.Climate Change Policy for Developing Countries
The paper attempts to take stock of what has been achieved in the COP-26 meetings held in Glasgow in November 2021 and suggest the course of action that developed countries should follow in subsequent negotiations.Does the Glasgow Pact Make Climate Finance Available to Us?
We must push hard for funds at next year’s CoP and do what’s possible at home to enhance flows of capital into green projects.The Glasgow Summit on Climate Change: What Has it Achieved?
A promising start on emissions reduction, but big emitters must do more and India needs to work out a detailed plan of action.Interview | Did UPA Fall Back on Loosening Government’s Grip on...
In the Q&A with Business Standard, Montek Singh Ahluwalia dwells on the areas where he feels UPA did not meet up to the challenges and the progress made by the BJP on certain fronts.Ahead of CoP 26 Meet: A Negotiation Strategy
The right approach is for each country to focus not on the net zero date but to indicate its emissions reduction trajectory consistent with its development imperatives.RBI’s Growth Estimate ‘Exaggerated’ As It Fails To Reflect State of...
There are concerns on whether the 64.4 percent export growth will continue into the rest of the year as shortages of containers have led to a sharp rise in transport costs which could weaken performance.Low Private Investment Is a Weak Spot In The Economy
After the recovery of the economy next year, will we only get back to the growth rate of 4 to 5 percent which prevailed immediately before the pandemic, or to the much higher growth of earlier years?Getting to Net Zero: An Approach for India at CoP-26
The best short-term target India could offer would be a planned phasing out of coal based power generation.See Formal Sector at Pre-Covid Level by Year-end
The Indian economy has bottomed out and the formal sector is likely to get back to pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year.Jet Airway, Indian Economy, and the Middle Class
The Indian economy is recovering. But can we settle into a long-term high-growth trajectory?Govt Should Let Fiscal Deficit Rise to 7.5% to Boost Consumption,...
The government must provide adequate income support, particularly for the poor, as a way of tackling the collapse in private consumption, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.Is Monetising Public Assets a Good Idea?
In this podcast, Montek Singh Ahluwalia discusses the asset monetisation policy of the government.Reforming PSBs Most Important Task Ahead for Government
In this interview with Business Standard, Montek Singh Ahluwalia answers crucial questions on the economy.India Can Grow and Cut Emissions at the Same Time
Montek Singh Ahluwalia unpacks the strategy policymakers could adopt for India's decarbonisation.Can we Offer a Credible Strategy for the Reduction of Emissions?
Let’s present CoP-26 a carbon-reduction strategy that includes adequate access to finance, writes Montek Singh Ahluwalia.Unpacking the Strategy Policymakers Could Adopt for India’s...
Montek Singh Ahluwalia unpacks the strategy policymakers could adopt for India's decarbonisation.Bringing Farming To Private Markets Is A Good Idea
Montek Singh Ahluwalia says he wishes the idea of agriculture reforms was communicated more effectively to farmers.Interview: How the 1991 reforms were announced
30 years ago on July 24 1991, Dr Manmohan Singh presented his historic budget when India made a definite break with the past.We should be thankful for the economy’s liberation
We owe a great deal to 1991 for liberating the economy from the dead hand of bureaucratic control.Interview: Reforms, Protectionism, Trade, and Growth
"If we raise duties to make Indian industry competitive, we’ll end up close to 1991."Interview | India’s 1991 liberalisation leap and lessons for today
The reforms were hugely successful but a lot remains to be done, Montek Singh Ahluwalia tells The HinduThe lessons of India’s economic reforms of 1991
Rakesh Mohan and and Montek Singh Ahluwalia on 30 years of the economic reforms that marked a turning point for IndiaFrom 1991, the lessons for the India of 2021
As India grapples with a post-pandemic economic crisis, there are lessons from thirty years ago on what to reform and how.Rajiv Gandhi opened the doors for 1991 reforms
Thirty years after he passed away, it is relevant to reflect on Rajiv Gandhi’s contribution to India’s economic reforms.Ramping up vaccinations should be accorded top priority by India
The command-and-control structure has let us down and we must soon let markets and the private sector play a larger role.Why India needs a plan for climate talks
Irrespective of the direction in which climate talks move, India must announce a national target for phasing down coal-based generation of electricity.1991 reforms aimed at more than just BoP crisis: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
The balance of payments (BOP) crisis was the immediate trigger but the other challenge was problem of slow growth, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia