Low-level corruption (the police, courts, and government clerks) has always been widespread in India. The type of corruption that has increased in recent years is partly a consequence of rapid economic growth.
La flambée du coût des élections constitue une autre cause de la corruption croissante, Les politiciens collectant des fonds auprès des entreprises selon le principe du quid pro quo – autrement dit, “ échange de bons procédés ”.