Moderation of growth outlook by the RBI a matter of great concern: CII

31 Jul 2013 Evaluate

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), although has empathized with RBI’s decision of holding key rates in First Quarter Monetary Policy Review,  but it sees the moderation of growth outlook by the RBI as a matter of great concern, enforcing their view of more actions being required on multiple fronts to revive the economy. 

Kris Gopalakrishnan, President, CII stated, “We understand the decision of the RBI on the rates and draw heart from the statement of the RBI saying that had it not been for the volatility, the rates could have been reduced, since inflation has started to moderate'. He added, “Lowering of economy’s growth projection is the number one worry because all the problems like current account deficit, in some sense, are because of the reduction in growth rates, which will impact jobs”. The central bank, in its First Quarter Review of Monetary Policy, slashed the growth projection for 2013-14 to 5.5% from an earlier estimate of 5.7%, while keeping key rates unchanged and asking the government to take urgent steps to contain the current account deficit.

However, CII is hopeful that the forthcoming session of the Parliament will be fruitful, with some of the key legislations being enacted, which would shore-up investors’ sentiment back at home and abroad. These include the Bills on Insurance, Pensions, etc.

Further, while CII has shared with the government its concerns about the high CAD which calls for financing measures, it has also expressed a dire need to establish a very competitive manufacturing sector. “Our exports need to increase exponentially and with a strong manufacturing sector we should be able to obviate the need for many imports, which could be very well manufactured within the country,' Gopalakrishan said.

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