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Nitin Pai argues that Indian cities must become more attractive to draw more foreign visitors who spend more time and money, thereby improving India's macroeconomic position.
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Who
Nitin Pai, co-founder and director of The Takshashila Institution
What
Nitin Pai argues that Indian cities must become more attractive to draw more foreign visitors who spend more time and money, thereby improving India's macroeconomic position.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:30:42 GMT · 3h 37m ago
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Why
India's macroeconomic position can be significantly improved by attracting more foreign direct spending, which is currently hindered by the focus on 'sightseeing' tourism and unattractive cities.
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A shift in policy to classify and track foreign direct spending (FDE) with greater granularity, combined with urban improvement initiatives, could substantially increase India's foreign currency earnings and alleviate macroeconomic stress.
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