Over the course of his 375-page tome, Forbes lays out a compelling vision of what needs to be done to actualise India’s immense economic potential, a potential he passionately believes in. On the other hand when the second wave struck, the Union government’s response was “equally erratic, in the opposite direction”. Observing that India, and especially the country’s industry, patently lags in innovation, Forbes notes that there is barely any emphasis laid on design and research and development. A vision he is deeply convinced of and compellingly draws the reader into believing as well. The Struggle and the Promise: Restoring India’s Potential; Naushad Forbes, Harper Business, ₹699.

Source: Forbes April 23, 2022 14:35 UTC