125 - Let's Talk Indian Economy With Shri. Sanjeev Sanyal | Aashish Chandorkar | Bharatvaarta

Sanjeev Sanyal is the Principal Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He joined the government at a time Indian economy was in a transition phase. This got worse with the ongoing pandemic.  

In this discussion, Sanjeev talked about the impact of the pandemic on the economy. He explained the economic difference between the first and the second waves. 

Sanjeev also commented on the high frequency indicators being relatively strong but the growth forecasts being muted.  Sanjeev also commented on the various reforms undertaken as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and how they will help long term growth prospects. He explained some key changes like the cartography and IT/BPO reforms.

Sanjeev covered various policy levers available to the government to support and stabilize priorities like jobs, growth and stabilizing distressed parts of the economy.