India's Policy Reversals Raise Concerns

The Indian government has recently made several policy changes that were later reversed.

For example, they wanted a special app on all phones for security, but people worried about privacy, so the government took it back.

They also changed rules about taxes on property and imports, which caused confusion and had to be adjusted.

Another tax on investors, called the angel tax, was introduced, expanded, and then removed entirely.

These changes happen because the government doesn't always predict how people will react.

They make decisions quickly without enough preparation, and sometimes the rules are too strict or unfair.

This makes people unsure about future policies, which can slow down investments and economic growth.

The authors suggest that the government should take more time to plan and test policies to avoid these problems.