Jaipur offers a unique blend of big-city infrastructure and small-town convenience
The city offers high-quality research bodies and skilled talent, a nascent startup culture and a voracious appetite for growth
The 'snack capital of India' is retaining startups of all hues
Smaller cities such as Indore, Jaipur, Raipur and Chandigarh are becoming breeding grounds for entrepreneurs, offering benefits over big cities
Although Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about various aspects of the economy, concerns related to unemployment and jobs found no mention
While the government emphasized zero-budget farming, it isn't a realistic solution to deep-seated agricultural issues, which needed big-bang reforms
The government has made it cheaper for consumers to buy electric vehicles, but the price differential with gasoline vehicles remains
How India's burgeoning mass of HNIs can help reduce inequality and contribute to the government's poverty-alleviation measures
While Sitharaman addressed the water crisis, no major changes were made to flagship schemes such as the Swacch Bharat Mission and the Awas Yojana
FM Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated an increase in disinvestment, including monetisation of Air India, to raise more capital