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Finance Ministry Says Competition‑Friendly Economy Essential for Growth
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:38 AM
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A new Finance Ministry report stresses that a market open to competition is crucial for India’s economic prosperity.
The Finance Ministry has published a report highlighting that only an economy that encourages competition can sustain robust growth. The document, released earlier this week, examines how market dynamics affect productivity, innovation and consumer welfare across sectors.
According to the report, competitive pressures drive firms to improve efficiency, adopt new technologies and offer better prices, which in turn boosts overall economic output. It points to international examples where liberalised markets have spurred higher GDP growth and employment.
The ministry urges policymakers to remove barriers that hinder competition, such as excessive licensing requirements and monopolistic practices. It recommends strengthening antitrust enforcement, simplifying regulations for new entrants and fostering a level playing field for businesses of all sizes.
According to the report, competitive pressures drive firms to improve efficiency, adopt new technologies and offer better prices, which in turn boosts overall economic output. It points to international examples where liberalised markets have spurred higher GDP growth and employment.
The ministry urges policymakers to remove barriers that hinder competition, such as excessive licensing requirements and monopolistic practices. It recommends strengthening antitrust enforcement, simplifying regulations for new entrants and fostering a level playing field for businesses of all sizes.