{"id":1288264,"date":"2024-12-09T09:05:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T03:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1288264"},"modified":"2024-12-09T09:06:29","modified_gmt":"2024-12-09T03:36:29","slug":"shame-66-indian-businesses-paid-bribe-to-govt-officials-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/shame-66-indian-businesses-paid-bribe-to-govt-officials-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Shame! 66% Indian Businesses Paid Bribe To Govt Officials In 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A recent survey by LocalCircles reveals that 66% of Indian businesses paid bribes to government officials in the past year. While 54% were coerced, 46% paid voluntarily to expedite processes. Despite computerization, corruption persists, with bribes commonly paid for compliance, permits, and property matters. Businesses cite issues across departments like GST, health, and municipal corporations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/indiancorruption-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Shame! 66% Indian Businesses Paid Bribe To Govt Officials In 2024\" class=\"wp-image-1288269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/indiancorruption-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/indiancorruption-1280x720-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/indiancorruption-1280x720-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/indiancorruption-1280x720-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bribery: A Persistent Challenge for Businesses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite ongoing reforms, bribery continues to be a significant hurdle for businesses in India. A LocalCircles <a href=\"https:\/\/www.livemint.com\/companies\/news\/bribery-a-way-of-life-66-businesses-in-india-paid-bribes-to-govt-officials-in-last-12-months-claims-survey-11733653168392.html\">survey<\/a>, conducted from May 22 to November 30, 2024, across 159 districts, received responses from 18,000 businesses. The findings highlight the widespread nature of corruption, with 66% of businesses admitting to paying bribes within the last 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reasons Behind Bribery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Forced Bribes<\/strong>: 54% of firms reported being coerced into paying bribes to get their work processed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Voluntary Bribes<\/strong>: 46% paid to ensure faster processing of permits, compliance, or other administrative tasks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Common Issues<\/strong>: Bribes were paid for tasks like obtaining duplicate licenses, securing compliance certificates, or resolving property-related matters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prevalence Despite Reforms<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with computerization and initiatives like the Government eProcurement marketplace, corruption persists. The survey indicates that bribes often occur behind closed doors, away from CCTV surveillance. Businesses report paying bribes in departments such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal and metrology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food and drug<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GST and pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Municipal corporations and power departments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Insights from the Survey<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Businesses Avoiding Bribes<\/strong>: Only 16% of respondents claimed to complete tasks without paying bribes, while 19% stated they did not require such processes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Widespread Impact<\/strong>: Corruption affects permits, supplier qualifications, bid manipulations, and payment processes. Even with digital systems, loopholes allow for continued manipulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps Forward<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While initiatives like the eProcurement marketplace aim to reduce corruption, more robust measures are required. Streamlining procedures, enhancing transparency, and enforcing stricter penalties for corrupt practices can help tackle the issue. Businesses also urge for increased accountability in departments known for corruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bribery remains a systemic issue affecting Indian businesses, stifling growth and fairness. Addressing corruption through technology, stringent monitoring, and regulatory reforms is essential to create a more equitable and efficient business environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent survey by LocalCircles reveals that 66% of Indian businesses paid bribes to government officials in the past year. While 54% were coerced, 46% paid voluntarily to expedite processes. Despite computerization, corruption persists, with bribes commonly paid for compliance, permits, and property matters. Businesses cite issues across departments like GST, health, and municipal corporations. 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