Optimal regulation to push industry growth
The Economic Times, June 27, 2011

By Pradeep S Mehta

One of the biggest challenges that we in India face is creation of jobs, and reduction of poverty and inequality. One priority is to facilitate business as an engine of growth in a way that it is sustainable and inclusive. Facilitating private sector to contribute significantly to such a model of growth would be critical – and can be done by reviewing the role played by the government. More...

Africa’s development needs strong institutions
Business Daily Africa, June 21, 2011

By Fredrick Njehu

The emergence of new powers in global economics has changed how institutions of global governance are shaping the political economy. New institutions are being formed while the old ones have been revitalised in a rejuvenation of the South-South co-operation. More...

The foreign M&A domino effect
Business Standard, June 03, 2011

By Pradeep S Mehta

As the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gears up to implement merger regulations from June 01, 2011 it should also take a close look at international mergers that can have a potential impact on the Indian market. These mergers may not be happening in India but as a consequence their subsidiaries in India would need to merge because their parents have already married. India is a huge growing economy and thus many international mergers are bound to have an impact on the country. More...