In this insightful conversation, economist Neelkanth Mishra (Chief Economist, Axis Bank) breaks down how India can unlock its true growth potential—and the invisible challenges holding us back. From workforce participation to capital cycles, from China’s competitive lessons to India’s fiscal discipline—this is a masterclass in decoding the Indian economy. Neelkanth also pulls back the curtain on India’s bureaucracy, governance bottlenecks, and the difficult balance between good economics and winning politics. A must-watch for anyone who cares about India’s future and wants to understand how we can rise faster, smarter, stronger. 🇮🇳📈 A must-watch for every founder, policymaker, student, or citizen with a stake in India’s economic journey. 🚀 ⸻ 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – India’s Potential Growth: Workforce, Capital & Productivity 07:07 – The Invisible Roadblocks to Reform 13:52 – How China Forced India’s Bureaucracy to Wake Up 20:35 – Good Economics vs. Bad Politics: Can Fiscal Prudence Win? 25:20 – How India Can Become Export Competitive 30:32 – City-Led vs Distributed Growth: What’s Better for India? 34:31 – Why Managing Urban Growth is Critical 34:42 – Rapid Fire: Past Economic Myths & Books That Changed His Thinking 35:50 – Closing: Markets vs Institutions & Final Thoughts