India’s political economy remains an enigma. Many significant changes have been implemented with a scale and efficiency previously unseen, but at the same time, key economic priorities have received less attention than expected. 

At recent India CFO and CEO Forum sessions, Rajat Sethi, a political strategist and adviser to the state governments of Manipur and Jharkhand, shared his insights on the dynamics of India’s evolving political landscape, the fault lines and headwinds ahead, and the expected policy changes that business leaders must prepare for. This podcast offers a brief summary of the session along with a fuller commentary on the subject.