Private investment, not West Asia crisis, is India's growth challenge: Surjit Bhalla

May 31, 2026

Indian economist and author Surjit Bhalla has said that weak private investment, rather than the ongoing West Asia crisis, is the key factor slowing...

"GDP numbers not fudged, criticism stupid; India's market size overrated, California alone matches its economy": Surjit Bhalla

Jul 08, 2026

Economist, author and columnist Surjit Bhalla strongly dismissed allegations that India's GDP data is manipulated, describing such criticism as "the stupidest" levelled against the...

India protects its corporates too much, making them reluctant to take risks: Surjit Bhalla

Jul 08, 2026

India protects its corporates too much, which has reduced their willingness to take risks and expand manufacturing, even as corporate balance sheets remain healthy,...

Economic fundamentals favour a stronger rupee, reforms needed for higher growth: Economist Surjit Bhalla

May 31, 2026

Bhalla said India's low current account deficit and low inflation should have supported the rupee.

"PM Modi is stronger than any Prime Minister, can pursue major reforms": Surjit Bhalla

Jul 08, 2026

Economist and author Surjit Bhalla asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi currently possesses the unparalleled political capital necessary to initiate significant structural reforms in...

"You cannot be fired": Surjit Bhalla attributes India's obsession with govt jobs to lack of accountability

Jul 08, 2026

Renowned economist and author Surjit Bhalla on Wednesday challenged the prevailing narrative surrounding India's unemployment crisis, arguing that the obsession with government jobs is...