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  1. Oct 7

    India’s Dollar Economy (Part 3)—Rs 50 Lakh Cr 'Flee' with Dollar-Millionaires! | The Quint

    In Part 3 of India’s Dollar Economy, Raghav Bahl turns from corporations and foreign investors to ordinary Indians, NRIs and dollar-millionaires—and examines how their money is moving beyond India’s borders. India’s LRS remittances and overseas migration remain significant, while a decade of wealthy HNIs shifting abroad could potentially move an estimated $200–225 billion of equity out of India. What if a larger share of this capital were invested at home instead? Following earlier episodes on India’s FDI flows and the country’s investment treaty framework, this final part asks a broader question: can India create the conditions needed to retain more of its wealth and investable capital domestically? What does the movement of Indian wealth abroad mean for India’s dollar economy, investment landscape and long-term growth? Read more here: https://www.thequint.com/opinion/indias-dollar-economy-part-3-hnis-millionaires#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’s Dollar Economy (Part 3)—Rs 50 Lakh Cr 'Flee' with Dollar-Millionaires! | The Quint

  2. Sep 11

    India’s Dollar Economy Part 2 —Why Did Rs 20 Lakh Cr ($230 bn) Flee BIT by BIT? | The Quint

    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’s Dollar Economy Part 2 —Why Did Rs 20 Lakh Cr ($230 bn) Flee BIT by BIT? | The Quint

  3. Sep 10

    India’s Dollar Economy: Net FDI Fell to Zero – Yeah, It’s True! | The Quint

    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

    India’s Dollar Economy: Net FDI Fell to Zero – Yeah, It’s True! | The Quint

  4. Aug 14

    Lessons From History: Convert Jantar Mantar’s Woes into a Mighty Opportunity

    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

    Lessons From History: Convert Jantar Mantar’s Woes into a Mighty Opportunity

  5. Apr 27

    Cricket vs Stock Market: The Shocking Connection Nobody Talks About | The Quint

    India’s record-breaking T20 World Cup win saw an ecstatic celebration, but the joy was short-lived as stock markets crashed the next morning due to global events. Studies show cricket defeats hit markets harder than wins. Raghav Bahl asks: Can India’s cricket and equity cults shape each other’s future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Cricket vs Stock Market: The Shocking Connection Nobody Talks About | The Quint

  6. Jan 29

    9 Bold Resolutions to Save India’s Democracy & Economy in 2026 | The Quint

    We break down nine vital resolutions India needs in 2026 to strengthen its democracy and revive its economy. We cover the key ideas shaping the debate on democratic trust, election integrity, judicial accountability, economic reforms, and the deep structural issues holding India back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jan 21

    India Is the 3rd Largest Economy, So Why Does It Still Feel Weak?

    India just posted a stunning 8.2% GDP growth number. At the same time, the rupee slid sharply and interest rates were cut. Economists argued. Politicians celebrated. Twitter exploded. But here’s the uncomfortable question: do these numbers actually reflect economic strength? This video breaks down why GDP, the number we obsess over the most, is a deeply imperfect measure. It’s an estimate, not a hard fact. It can rise even when real lives don’t improve. And it often distracts us from what actually matters. Instead of debating whether GDP is ‘real’ or ‘cooked’, this conversation looks at something more tangible: economic muscle. Not slogans. Not rankings. Real capacity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jan 20

    What If India Had Adopted Proportional Representation Like South Africa?

    In this video, we explore a compelling Raghav's Take that revisits an important 'what-if' question: What if India had built its democratic system on Proportional Representation (PR), like South Africa did in 1994? After the end of apartheid, South Africa faced violent ethnic conflict, deep political divisions, and existential fear—much like India did at the time of independence. Yet, its negotiated transition embraced a proportional system that ensured representation for multiple groups and avoided winner-takes-all outcomes. We break down: • What Proportional Representation (PR) means and how it worked in South Africa • How the 1994 elections brought inclusive outcomes and power-sharing • Why India chose the First Past the Post (FPTP) system instead • Whether India’s democracy would look different today under PR • Key lessons for electoral reform and representative politics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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