Think ease of engagement before ease of business
Policy wonks in New Delhi have historically fussed too much about foreign capital buying domestic assets. But being perennially paranoid about the colour of money has only diminished our market appeal. India is too difficult relative to other opportunities where rules are clear, tax treatment is predictable, enforcement is credible and returns compensate for risk. Options around the world are plenty, India should think of ways to make global capital fall in love with her.