Pranjul Bhandari

Janet Henry chats with Pranjul Bhandari about growth prospects in India and Indonesia, focusing on demographic factors, modern services' spillover effect on manufacturing, job market strength, urban growth, and the impact of oil prices. The speakers also discuss India's external finances and the potential for higher growth in the next decade. Additionally, they explore promising sectors, such as Indonesia's move towards processing metals, and the potential growth in the EV ecosystem in both countries.

Economists Mohamed El-Erian, Michael Spence, and Pranjul Bhandari discuss India's economy, covering topics like inflation dynamics, RBI strategies, budget analysis, FDI decline, services vs. manufacturing debate, and fiscal deficit challenges. Insights on GDP growth rates, global dynamics, and economic outlook for India provided.

Pranjul Bhandari, Chief Indonesia Economist, discusses the upcoming Indonesian elections and their implications on the economy. They also delve into Indonesia's transformation in processing natural resources and the risks it faces. Climate vulnerability and Jakarta's susceptibility to rising seas caused by climate change are highlighted.