Growth Is Good
Growth Is Good
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At Foundation for Economic Development (FED), we believe the evidence clearly shows that economic, GDP-measured growth is critical to improving everyone's standard of living; that it is the single-biggest determinant of human development outcomes such as improved health, education, and employment. Growth is good! It enables everything we cherish - employment, equity and even gender equality! This podcast features insightful conversations with leaders from industry and academia, who share their different perspectives on India's economic growth trajectory, and what we must do to grow further.
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This podcast focuses on India's economic growth, regulatory environment, and the impact of policy reforms on development. Notable episodes address the burdens of compliance on businesses, the role of bureaucratic reforms in enabling growth, and the relationship between GDP growth and income inequality, with examples such as discussions on 'regulatory cholesterol' and the efficacy of the Goods and Services Tax.
At Foundation for Economic Development (FED), we believe the evidence clearly shows that economic, GDP-measured growth is critical to improving everyone’s standard of living; that it is the single-biggest determinant of human development outcomes such as improved health, education, and employment. Growth is good! It enables everything we cherish – employment, equity and even gender equality! This podcast features insightful conversations with leaders from industry and academia, who share their different perspectives on India’s economic growth trajectory, and what we must do to grow further.
What drives India’s biggest reforms? How did campaigns like Incredible India and Startup India come to life? And what really goes on inside the engine room of government?When we talk about economic reform in India, we often think of big slogans or bureaucratic hurdles. But few people have actually been inside the engine room of reform quite like Amitabh Kant. From his early days as a district collector to spearheading campaigns like God’s Own Country and Incredible India, and later shaping national programs like Startup India, Ease of Doing Business, and the G20 presidency—he has been a central figure in India’s transition from a control-driven state to an enabling one.In this wide-ranging conversation, he reflects on what it really took to brand India on the global stage, how punishment postings turned into platforms for innovation, and why enterprise—not just policy—is central to national progress. He shares candid views on privatization, public sector reform, and how India’s bureaucracy can evolve to match the ambition of its people. As he closes out a storied public career, this episode is both a retrospective and a forward-looking blueprint from someone who’s helped shape the India we see today.If you’re interested in economic development, public policy, branding India globally, or just want to understand how India is positioning itself on the world stage, this conversation is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with future episodes of Growth is Good.#AmitabhKant #G20India #IncredibleIndia #StartupIndia #EaseOfDoingBusiness #IndianEconomy #NITIAayog #GrowthIsGoodPodcast
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