India’s Next Growth Frontier Report: Assessing Reforms and Competition Policy
Indian Economy · Friday, 31 July 2026
The Competere Foundation and IIFT's Centre for Trade and Investment Law released 'India’s Next Growth Frontier', analyzing economic reforms from 2010 to 2023. India improved its global rank from 82nd to 57th on the Market Distortions Performance Index (MDPI) due to GST, IBC, and trade facilitation.
Quick highlights
- Published by Competere Foundation and CTIL (IIFT).
- Ranks countries using the Market Distortions Performance Index (MDPI).
- India moved up from 82nd (2010) to 57th (2023) position globally.
- Assesses property rights, domestic competition, and international trade integration.
Context
The report evaluates how structural economic interventions from 2010 to 2023 reduced anti-competitive market distortions and enhanced India's global trade standing.
Key Facts
The Market Distortions Performance Index (MDPI) measures reform outcomes across three main pillars: property rights protection, domestic competition, and international competition.
Significance
Provides an independent benchmark to evaluate structural reform progress, support investment climates, and guide regulatory policy in emerging sectors.
Challenges / Way Forward
Recommends evidence-based competition policies tailored for digital markets, reviewing sector-specific investment restrictions, and mitigating international regulatory barriers.
Exam Angle
Relevant for GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy - Growth, Structural Reforms, Investment Models) and GS Paper 2 (Governance & Policy).
Remember this
- Publishers: Competere Foundation & CTIL (IIFT).
- Key Index: Market Distortions Performance Index (MDPI).
- India's Rank Progress: Improved from 82nd (2010) to 57th (2023).
- Three Evaluation Pillars: Property rights, domestic competition, international competition.
- Major Reform Drivers: GST, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), trade facilitation.
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