What the private sector can do for India's economic growth

Oct 1, 2019

Eagles fly around an eagle-shaped kite at the international kite festival in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad January 10, 2012. Around 200 kite-flying enthusiasts from 24 countries will compete in the five-day festival. REUTERS/Amit Dave (INDIA - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY) - GM1E81A1E8T01

The private sector has played a significant role in India's growth since the economy was opened up in 1991. Image: REUTERS/Amit Dave

Chandrajit Banerjee

Director General, Confederation of Indian Industry

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