European crisis impacting India Inc adversely: FICCI survey

10 Sep 2012 Evaluate

A survey conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has pointed out that troubles in Euro zone are impacting India Inc and the companies doing business in Europe are feeling the pinch of the crisis in the region.

A short questionnaire was circulated among member associations of FICCI and amongst individual companies during the months of September and October 2011. Of around 30 companies, sought to check the impact on Indian industry, majority of the respondents felt that the current liquidity situation is not as bad as that 2008. However, a small percentage of people felt that the current crisis is far deep-rooted and may last well into the next couple of years, possibly till 2014. While, an overwhelming majority of the respondents at 83% felt the current global economic meltdown will last at least till end of 2012.

The respondents of the survey were of the opinion that the uncertain economic outlook has also resulted in Indian corporates (50% of the respondents) holding on to higher cash balances, indicating that corporates are holding on to their investment plans for better future opportunities. Corporates are using incremental funds purely for working capital purposes only.

Suggesting measure to deal with the problem of slowdown, the firms suggested increased government spending so as to boost the non-food credit growth, they also demanded end to the monetary tightening and better infrastructural facilities at the ports, especially Chennai, Tuticorin and Cochin.

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