S&P argues "political patronage" stifles growth Vol 5, PW 13 (15 Aug 01) People & Policy Standard and Poor's has slammed the Indian government's handling of public finances, with sharp criticism of the country's tradition of political patronage. ... Buy this article forRs590 $9 For a 30-article or annual subscription rates click here RelatedSS Chahar attacks PNGRB in Delhi High Court (25 Feb 21) Nasty well surprise for South Patan winner SAC (02 Nov 17) Saipem's olive branch finds no takers at GSPC (21 Apr 16) RAW tells Aiyar to forget pipeline from Bangladesh (20 Oct 05) Gujarat denies breaching Supreme Court gas ruling (04 May 05) Vijayendra Kaul leaves oil ministry for CAG (27 Mar 02) S&P argues "political patronage" stifles growth (15 Aug 01) RELIANCE TURNS OVER A NEW LEAF - OR DOES IT' (23 Jun 99) RAMAMURTHY HOLDS UP NELP DEADLINE EXTENSION (14 Apr 99)