In another shocker on economy front, the yearly SBI Composite Index fell below the 50 mark to 47.3 in January -- its lowest level in the past one year, indicating moderation in economic activity going forward. The monthly index also decreased marginally from 52.7 in December 2015 to 52.4 in January 2016. SBI Composite Index reading from 52 to 55 translates into an Index Value that indicates moderate growth. Though, according to the report, one of the reasons for the loss of momentum in SBI composite index is the base effect.
The report assessed that construction, steel, and textile are some of the sectors that are facing clear headwinds and thus need to be addressed head-on. The report observed that 42 per cent of the tenders floated during the last 12 months are yet to be awarded in construction sector. It also said that construction activity in real estate segment was low in January, with players focused on stabilising their finances and adjusting to the new market situation, and called for 'a concerted and faster execution going forward in the construction sector'.
Regarding the textile sector, the report said the government should think afresh to skew its existing TUF (Technology Upgradation Fund) allocation in favour of technical textiles to promote exports and bolster the Make in India campaign. For steel, it pointed that about 150 units at Mandi Gobindgarh in Punjab, have faced closure in the last two years and the steel sector is not looking good as of now.
The report further said that in the infrastructure segment, the government supported projects are keeping demand up, but the significant delays in implementation remained concern and one of the several steps the government can take is to push for ‘Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor’ to alleviate some macro issues relating to nearness to markets and ports for exports.
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