Conglomerates, duopolies and domination hamper India

The domination of a few business groups—conglomerates—is a defining feature of the country’s economy. This has been enabled by policy, leading to stifled innovation and hindered progress. All of this, in turn, exacerbates inequalities.

2 November, 202516 min
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Conglomerates, duopolies and domination hamper India

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