Will India’s monetization program ever work?
11 September 2021 |
1:21 pm
The government has announced a very ambitious plan of monetizing infrastructure assets worth $81 billion. Experts believe that it is a good idea, but the execution looks challenging. The timing isn't perfect, either.
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