Free utility services come at a hidden cost: CEA Nageswaran
New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V Anantha Nageswaran on Monday cautioned against the growing reliance on ‘free services’ in public policy, arguing that below-cost pricing of utilities and infrastructure ultimately weakens economic balance sheets and undermines long-term development. Speaking at the CII Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Summit 2026, Nageswaran said providing public […]
