Random question for Indians here:

What is the mood in the country regarding the idea of changing the timezone toward something aligned with UTC (either +5 or +6)?

Intuitively it feels like it could be a significant convenience boost given the growing desire and ability to participate more in the international economy

there had been discussions before to move it by 30 mins but i don't think the elected govt has taken it seriously yet to be implemented

there had been discussions before to move it by 30 mins but i don't think the elected govt has taken it seriously yet to be implemented https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/move-ist-ahead-by-30-minutes-save-3-5-billion-units-of-energy-scientists/story-lIpcg5ucA4a0fDTEA6Wt6I.html

also give how large india is, it makes a lot of sense to even divide the country into two timezones.