The Heat: India’s economic reforms

The Heat

The Heat: India's economic reforms

Eyeing foreign investment dollars, India announces major economic reforms. But will foreign dollars start flowing in?

Boosting the economy is the latest reform on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s agenda. Hoping for more foreign dollars for India, Modi and his left-wing BJP have announced sweeping economic reforms, including the push for more foreign dollars in sectors like Indian defense and pharmaceuticals.

CCTV’s Shweta Bajaj reports from New Delhi.

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Opposition politicians in India have major concerns about these reforms. To explore that view:

  • Mani Shankar Aiyar is a prominent Indian political figure and senior leader for the Indian National Congress Party.

To respond to those criticisms and provide the view from the BJP:

  • Subramanian Swamy, leader in the ruling BJP party and a current member of India’s Parliament.