Relationship between the Indian government and corporate
India's economic landscape has been significantly influenced by the close relationship between the government and major corporate players, including conglomerates like the Adani Group and Reliance Industries (led by Mukesh Ambani). This relationship has sparked considerable debate and controversy, with critics accusing the Indian government of favoring large corporations and allowing them access to a disproportionate share of the country’s resources. These concerns raise fundamental questions about the nature of capitalism, cronyism, public policy, and economic development in India. Introduction India, the world’s largest democracy, has long straddled the fine line between public ownership of resources and private enterprise. Since liberalizing its economy in 1991, India has seen rapid growth, largely driven by private sector involvement in various industries, from telecommunications to natural resources. The government’s approach to resource allocation, however, has frequently c