Join us for a compelling discussion with Sanjeev Sanyal, a distinguished

Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council. We

delve deep into the intricacies of India's current economic policies and

its ambitious growth aspirations. Explore the strategic initiatives

driving India's development, the challenges and opportunities that lie

ahead, and the anticipated growth trajectory in the global context.

While the primary focus is on the Indian economic narrative, he also

offers his expert analysis on the broader global economic environment,

including the ripple effects of Trump's tariffs and the prevailing

uncertainty in the global stock markets. This episode provides a nuanced

understanding of India's economic future from a leading voice at the

heart of the nation's economic policymaking.

00:00 - India’s Growth, Restraint & the Free Trade Dream

01:00 - How India Plans to Navigate Global Trade Uncertainty

05:07 - Minimum Government vs Maximum Governance: India’s Gradual Approach

07:54 - Reform Pushbacks & Lessons from the Farm Laws

10:20 - Why Controlled Growth is Better Than Maximalist Growth

12:30 - Creative Destruction & Why Planning the Future Rarely Works

16:01 - India Doesn’t Need Uniform Thinking—It Needs Flexibility

18:04 - Meeting Historical Icons Who Shaped Turning Points

20:17 - Envisioning Bharat @2047: A Civilizational Comeback

23:57 - India’s Lost Maritime Legacy & Why It Matters Today

27:12 - The Population Debate: Fertility, Fairness & Federalism

30:30 - What India Must Prioritize to Reach the Next Growth Orbit

36:18 - Why Indian Industry Needs More Risk & Less Inheritance

37:20 - Adapt to Chaos: India’s Real Superpower