Of Counsel

This non-fiction work offers an inside account of India’s economic policymaking during a pivotal period. Part memoir, part analytic study, it examines what it takes to steer a fast-growing economy and implement reforms that touch a billion lives. The intended reader includes policy students, professionals, and curious readers who want a clear, grounded view of governance, economics, and public policy—delivered in a candid, thoughtful tone. The content unfolds as a narrative of real-world decisions, interwoven with rigorous analysis. Readers meet the key moments, the personalities, and the debates behind major fiscal and tax reforms, the demonetization episode, and the overhaul of the tax system, including the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Written to be accessible, it blends memoir-style storytelling with empirical reasoning and policy context. What makes the reading experience distinctive is the balance between human-scale insight and big-picture analysis. Chapters move from personal reflections to policy explanations, showing how ideas become policies and how institutions respond to risk and opportunity. The volume invites active engagement—readers can trace cause and effect, assess trade-offs, and consider the impact on everyday life, including climate-change considerations and broader governance implications. - Inside account of high-stakes macroeconomic