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The rise of nationalism in Indian startups

Artificially obstructing the entry of multi-nationals or even domestic players by law, not only destroys fair trade practices, creates distorted monopolies but also harms the average consumer.

September 28, 2017 / 15:44 IST
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When do we as human beings start separating ourselves from others? When does a feeling of ‘us versus they’ start to emerge? When do people or nations become jingoistic or to use a civil term - ‘nationalistic’?

Often, this emotion is enticed by a few when a group fears a threat for survival, especially from an outside force.

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Over centuries, the idea of a ‘Nation’ is thus sown by a few into the minds of masses, to protect territories in times of aggression or to catapult themselves to power.

It’s the same emotion of fear and protectionism that a few entrepreneurs wish to sow to gain a protectionist regimen favourable to them in India.