Thursday, July 06, 2006

The insecurities of super men




Tatas are getting insecure now. The group sees the predatory footprints of Mittal heading towards India.

Why does everyone see a predator in Mittal. May be it is an off-shoot of the ruthless execution of operation Arcelor.

When it comes to their own turf, Indian corporates shelve all talks of liberalization and go on a huddle.

They then demand a level-playing field, a euphemism for protectionism.

That is why Wal-Mart won’t get to spread its giant retail canopy to India till Reliance opens shop in every nook and corner.

And then they talk of disinvestment, another euphemism for giving up profit making government firms at throwaway prices to conglomerates.

Wonder what would have been the government’s issue if it had complete control of Maruti?

Would it have affected the day-to-day running of the nation?

So who in this corporate hell is shying way at this overdose of liberalisation: No need to break your brains, it is your friendly neighbourhood corporate only.

Cant resist saying: This is a nation of hypocrisies, with corporate honchos at its helm.