Dharma For Modern Economy | Decoding The Concept Of ‘Dharmanomics’

"Dharmanomics: An Indigenous and Sustainable Economic Model" by Sriram Balasubramanian is a groundbreaking exploration of India's economic legacy. The book presents a coherent and structured economic framework rooted in the concept of Dharma, which has influenced economic policy for over 2,500 years. Balasubramanian argues that Dharma has been central to India's economic policies, alongside the principles of Kautilyan Dharmic capitalism, the Dharmic ecosystem, and the role of Srenis in shaping economic decisions. Drawing on both inscriptive and anecdotal evidence, the book highlights the continuity of Bharatiya economic policy, Within a week of its launch, the book has already become a category bestseller.Sriram Balasubramanian is a renowned economist and bestselling author, currently based at one of the leading international monetary institutions. With a background that includes working with prominent global organizations like the International Monetary Fund (IMF), his expertise spans global macroeconomics, socio-economic trends in emerging markets, and the intersection of Indic and Dharmic culture with economics. As an independent columnist, he has contributed to respected international publications such as Bloomberg, Foreign Policy, The Wall Street Journal, and Vox EU. In addition to "Dharmanomics," Balasubramanian has authored several notable works, including the bestselling "Kautilyanomics for Modern Times," as well as "JAMBA: The Joint Family" (which was shortlisted for the Third Annual IAAC Literary Festival) and "The Wizards," featured in various publications including The Hindu. An alumnus of Columbia University in New York, he resides in the Washington DC/Maryland area with his family. Watch Siddharth Zarabi, Editor of Business Today in Conversation with Sriram Balasubramanian, Economist and the Author of Dharmanomics: An Indigenous and Sustainable Economic Model.