CEA Nageswaran cites East Asia, says protection must be tied to productivity and global competitiveness
- Posted on June 14, 2026
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CEA Nageswaran cites East Asia, says protection must be tied to productivity and global competitiveness
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that East Asian economies like China, South Korea, and Vietnam succeeded by offering conditional government support to domestic industries. This support was contingent on demonstrable performance, productivity, and international competitiveness, with aid withdrawn if these metrics weren't met. Nageswaran emphasized this 'protection for performance' as a key lesson for India's industrial policy today.
