Pravin KaushalNew Delhi, Jan. 1 -- India stands at a pivotal moment. We have the ambition to transition from a USD 4 trillion to a USD 30 trillion economy, yet we often seem caught between the impulse to reform and the instinct to protect. While we celebrate our digital public infrastructure and the rise of start-ups, we must also confront the structural shackles that threaten to slow us down: unjust protectionism, bureaucratic inertia, and the need for next-generation governance.
The False Shield of Quality Control: One of the most concerning trends in recent policy is the weaponisation of Quality Control Orders (QCO). Ostensibly designed to ensure safety and standards, QCOs have increasingly morphed into protectionism in its worst form....