The two volumes contain writings by economists, policymakers, and experts in different areas who throw light on reasons attributed to the growth slowdown of the Indian economy and present a roadmap for accelerating economic growth and ensuring sustainable and regionally more inclusive growth. Containing the speeches/addresses of noted personalities including the prime minster of India, Manmohan Singh and P. Chidambaram, Union finance minister, Government of India, at various fora, they throw light on macroeconomic challenges and sectoral issues—pertaining to agriculture including agricultural trade policy, food and nutritional security and industry. They view the RBI’s financial sector policies, Indian banking in the post-reform period, governance in banks and financial institutions and financial inclusion—its philosophy, past experience and financial inclusion of the poor in urban areas. They deal with the global financial crisis with respect to the response of the Indian financial sector.