global slowdown: Will global risks and slower credit growth cloud India’s GDP outlook? Sonal Varma answers

global slowdown: Will global risks and slower credit growth cloud India’s GDP outlook? Sonal Varma answers

“So, our own estimate is 6.8% for GDP growth and we have seen in the last two-three quarters a big variance actually between GDP growth and GVA growth. One is sort of from the demand side, the other is from the supply side. And we do think the GVA growth is going to continue to … Read more

It’s too early to panic, let the froth flow out

It’s too early to panic, let the froth flow out

Don’t blame Japan. Don’t be overwhelmed by the US job numbers. And, learn to live with the periodic exploits of a seemingly endless cast of zealous, mercurial characters in the Middle East. These are just good reasons and strong triggers, probably transient, for large sophisticated international investors to pull back from a market that most … Read more

America’s debt crisis is getting too big to solve?

America’s debt crisis is getting too big to solve?

Fiscal conservatism has more or less vanished from America’s political landscape. Government borrowing, despite the strong economy, continues to push public debt to record levels – and the presidential contenders and their parties say scarcely a word about it. To the extent they discuss economic policy at all, their intentions on taxes and public spending … Read more