Ravi Shankar ByIn both politics and business, the mother lode is reputation. From the days when the merchant classes funded royal campaigns and pageants, to today’s crony capitalism, power and money are historical bedfellows. In India, the cosy cuddle between business and politics started during the freedom movement when Congress needed funds for its cause. Ravi Shankarravi@newindianexpress.comIn both politics and business, the mother lode is reputation. In India, the cosy cuddle between business and politics started during the freedom movement when Congress needed funds for its cause.

Source: Indian Express February 12, 2023 00:41 UTC