Last year, Outlook did two stories on the machinations in Arun Jaitley’s finance ministry. The headlines—‘Ministry of Fear’, in September 2015, and ‘Ask the Other Secretary’, in July 2015—concisely capture the lack of communication, constant shuffling and intense pressure to perform in the key ministry. It’s not been easy for Jaitley. Most observers agree that, in the absence of a pick-up in investments, announced reforms, and the pressure of expectations, Jaitley has not delivered adequately. The PM is driving economic policy and Jaitley is seen as competent, but lacking in wider vision, let alone a ken for spectacular results.