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Rajiv Kumar, a D.Phil. in Economics from Oxford University and a Ph.D from Lucknow University. is an economist and author of several books. He joined the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) as Director-General in October 2010. Earlier, he was Director & Chief Executive of the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), an independent economic policy think-tank. He is a non-executive member of the Central Board of Directors of the State Bank of India; a member of the G-20 Advisory Group, Ministry of Finance; and a Member of India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) Board of Trustees. He is also a member of the Expert Committee of the National Small Savings Fund, (NSSF) of the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. Dr. Kumar was a member of the National Security Advisory Board for 2006-2008.

December 23, 2011
Let's make UID a success
The Aadhaar project has taken into account diverse views and criticisms. Now, to question the very basis of a project at the implementation stage smacks of partisan considerations. Endless debates and reviews are a bane of our governance. »
December 9, 2011
Beat back the retail Luddites
There can be no case for romanticising the existing distribution network, which exploits stakeholders and flouts norms. Critics of FDI in retail seem to forget that there is enough room for everyone. »
November 25, 2011
Coping with turmoil in Europe
France and Germany cannot agree on the measures needed to restore confidence in the Euro. The result could be a messy Eurozone break-up. India should prepare itself by pressing ahead with reforms and restoring investor confidence. »
November 11, 2011
Tale of two disastrous Bills
The passage of Bills on land acquisition and minerals development will further disincentivise private investment, which is already down to a trickle. It could mark the end of India's high growth story. »
October 28, 2011
Feeling the heat of high wages
Wage increases brought about by MGNREGS are all very well, provided the supply of goods keeps pace with demand. The scheme should be tweaked for creating productive assets. »
October 14, 2011
Why we must engage with Pak
National security, vis-à-vis Pakistan in particular, is better achieved by influencing civil society and business communities in our neighbourhood — not by being reactive and defensive. »
September 30, 2011
New optimism in Indo-Pak ties
The Pakistan Commerce Minister's visit will hopefully provide the platform from which commercial relations between India and Pakistan move into a higher trajectory. »
September 17, 2011
Land Bill will act as a drag on industry
Ownership, valuation and transfer of land are complex issues, especially for countries like India, characterised by high population densities. Land has been occupied over millennia and owned withi... »
September 3, 2011
Gloomy outlook on growth
A further decline in growth is a distinct possibility as the full impact of higher interest rates is felt in the remaining quarters of this fiscal. Besides, a higher fiscal deficit will crowd out private investment. »
August 20, 2011
The real foreign hand backing Anna
I wonder if those who see a foreign influence on Anna Hazare's movement realize how close they are to the truth. As I argue below, global trends now unfolding have a major influence on our social... »
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