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Ajay Khanna

Ajay Khanna

Articles by Ajay Khanna

Turning agriculture into an engine of prosperity

India needs a fresh approach that connects farmers to markets, rewards quality, and builds globally competitive value chains. (AFP)

Updated on Mar 1, 2026 18:32 IST

Budget 2026: A small line item that can have a big impact

Last year's budget in discussion

Updated on Jan 28, 2026 06:48 IST

Ease of governance in India: Building trust with sincerity is key

n the initial phase of liberalisation, both the government and the private sector were establishing their footing. The government was progressively opening doors to novel possibilities, while the private sector was gradually learning to navigate through them responsibly. (HT Archive)

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 15:59 IST

Why geopolitics matters for corporate boardrooms

Public policy and corporate affairs heads in companies, once confined to compliance, must evolve into “chief geopolitical officers”. Their guidance must move to the core of corporate resilience. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 11, 2025 15:28 IST

Industry and government need a new pact of trust

Industry should not be involved solely after policies are announced but during their design phase. Early engagement ensures that policies are practical, grounded, and aligned with industry realities (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jul 27, 2025 14:36 IST

Funding think tanks is a strategic imperative

Core funding allows think tanks to attract and retain top intellectual talent, invest in advanced data analytics and research methodologies, develop robust communication strategies to disseminate their insights effectively. (AP)

Updated on Jun 11, 2025 14:37 IST

Dubai, diaspora, and dialogue: A bridge between nations

The diverse agenda, spanning meditation to artificial intelligence (AI), culminated in a standout global AI summit at the Dubai’s Museum of the Future (Shutterstock)

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 12:31 IST

Unlocking India’s strength in social entrepreneurship

We need to strategically position social entrepreneurs to help India become a developed economy by 2047 and a net zero-carbon country by 2070. (Photo by Sonu Mehta/ Hindustan Times) (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Sep 6, 2024 15:45 IST

Harness the potential of social entrepreneurs

Social entrepreneurs grapple with issues such as policy advocacy, access to the market, investments and funding (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 22, 2023 17:04 IST

India–US: Building a partnership like no other

This is only the third time in our independent history that India’s leader is accorded this honour of a state visit by a US President

Updated on Jun 19, 2023 13:30 IST

An action plan to boost domestic investment

At a time when everyone is speaking about boosting private investment, motivating domestic investors will play a significant role. (SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Updated on Apr 6, 2023 14:22 IST

At G20 meet, showcase India’s social sector

NGO workers distribute milk at a village during the nationwide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, Santipur, April 4, 2020 (PTI)

Updated on Jan 4, 2023 03:44 IST

A larger role for social entrepreneurs in India

Social entrepreneurial models offer customisation for each problem, hence addressing all the dimensions of an issue. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Sep 12, 2022 14:12 IST

For the empowerment of social entrepreneurs, a five-point agenda

An attendant takes stock of supplies inside a mobile toilet on a bus at a public park in Pune. The project, launched in 2016 by entrepreneurs, has 11 mobile washrooms, which are on average used by more 200 women daily. (File photo)

Updated on Sep 22, 2021 11:59 IST

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