Ishtiyaque Ahmed

Ishtiyaque Ahmed

Ishtiyaque Ahmed, an IRS officer, heads the Industry and Foreign Investment Division at NITI Aayog shaping policies on foreign investment, GVCs, PLI rollout and manufacturing sector.

Beyond Rankings: NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index

States are being ranked on how attractive a destination they are for investors and businesses alike and rather than see this as a competition, they would do well to learn from each other, adopt proven reforms, and avoid common hurdles.

Ishtiyaque Ahmed

August 4, 2026 at 7:41 AM IST

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India’s Chemical Industry Must Stop Settling for Low-Hanging Fruit

India’s $220 billion chemicals needs to aim higher, toward global value chains, innovation, and skilled jobs. 

Ishtiyaque Ahmed

July 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM IST

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