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Before Modi Govt Can Hope to Fix India’s Economy, It Should Fix how it Manages Budget

The presentation of the Union Budget is always a melodramatic occasion–full of hype and excitement, especially in the boisterous Indian democracy.

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The presentation of the Union Budget is always a melodramatic occasion – full of hype and excitement, especially in the boisterous Indian democracy. But it seems that elements of farce have made their way into this melodrama, causing a great deal of confusion.

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Suyash Rai

Former Fellow, Carnegie India

Suyash Rai was a fellow at Carnegie India. His research focuses on the political economy of economic reforms, and the performance of public institutions in India.

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