Raghav's Take

India’s economy saw strong growth during the first years of the Modi government, with GDP growth crossing 8% and FDI inflows nearly doubling to $60 billion. The period also saw falling crude prices, a tax windfall, Aadhaar, and the rollout of GST. But despite $366 billion in fresh FDI over six years, $230 billion was repatriated or disinvested. What explains this massive outflow? Read more here: https://www.thequint.com/opinion/india-dollar-economy-20-lakh-crore-bit#read-more From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5ysvjAe5VqBKRhgv2G » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequint/ » LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thequint » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintillion/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India saw strong FDI inflows under Modi, but harsh tax disputes, a tougher 2016 investment treaty model and mass BIT exits left foreign investors exposed. Many pulled out $230 bn instead of reinvesting. Raghav Bahl asks: Will India now rethink how it treats global capital? Read more here: https://www.thequint.com/opinion/india-dollar-economy-20-lakh-crore-bit#read-more From exposing misinformation to delivering impactful human rights reporting, our newsroom has relentlessly pursued stories that drive change. We remain committed to asking the tough questions — and we'd love for you to be a part of our journey. Become The Quint’s member and make your support count: https://bit.ly/4j8x6uy For more videos, subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/4gIyCln --------------------------------------------------------------- Visit our website for more stories: https://www.thequint.com Check out our Special Projects: https://www.thequint.com/special-projects Subscribe to The Quint’s exclusive newsletters: https://thequint.substack.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow elsewhere: » Join us on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va5ysvjAe5VqBKRhgv2G » Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thequint/ » LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/thequint » Twitter: https://x.com/TheQuint » Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quintillion/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Video: The Quint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The piece reflects on the 20 July 2026 Jantar Mantar student protest, comparing it with UK, Taiwan and South Africa movements to show how states mix coercion and concessions, and urges dialogue over force. Raghav Bahl asks: Will India choose engagement over intimidation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices