Tuesday, July 20, 2021
"Owing to the second wave, the Indian economy is likely to mirror a similar trend seen in FY21, where the first half of the financial year is weaker and the second half is significantly stronger,” according to HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh.
However, in terms of the overall macroeconomic environment, “the key challenge remains the unpredictability of the virus. The world is still susceptible to recurring waves of infections. Thus, economic recovery will remain uneven and patchy,” he said.
There are a couple of factors working in favour of India. The foreign exchange reserves and foreign direct investment inflows are at a record high, agriculture growth is expected to remain strong with foodgrains estimated at over 305 million tonnes. RBI’s accommodative stance and government measures to alleviate covid-related stress would also help in the recovery, Parekh said.
