Shishir Gupta

The underperformance of the state is largely due to its key economic centres, not letting the state take advantage of its underlying strengths

The state cannot take its outperformance for granted

The decision to develop select cities as industrial hubs is sound, but revisiting the choice of locations could make it a game-changer

To achieve the levels seen in 2008, it is essential to increase corporate productivity

For India to attain high-income status by 2047, it must urgently prioritise trade as the primary driver for achieving accelerated growth