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January 14, 2026

Author: Dr. Jaimine Vaishnav

India has officially ascended to the world's 4th largest economy, surpassing Japan with a nominal GDP of approximately $4.19 trillion in 2025. The champagne corks are popping, the press releases are flowing, and the triumphalism is palpable. But...
Mumbai handles a municipal budget exceeding ₹52,000 crores annually—larger than the GDP of several small nations. Yet this megacity of 20 million souls operates under legislation drafted when Queen Victoria ruled India, gas lamps lit London...
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