Jan 1, 2007

India in 2007 – My Wish List

(1) PC & MS – May god give you the strength to work towards making India a developed economy without succumbing to the pressures from left partners and the temptations of populist politics.

(2) Corporate India – Let the good numbers continue to pour in. Let there be more global takeovers. But don't fall prey to nationalistic feelings; let the business and strategic interests prevail.

(3) Indian IT Companies – Look elsewhere (US slowdown is real, but there are other markets). Aur bhi gham hain zamane mein US mohabbat ke siwa !

(4) RBI – Do whatever it takes to avoid overheating and to balance the economic growth with inflation, notwithstanding the preference of the political establishment for low interest rates.

(5) Real estate prices and speculators – STOP. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.

(6) Stock market investors –Learn to live with volatility and low return expectations, or stay away. This year will be different from past few years.

(7) Agriculture – The mother of all professions, your younger siblings – manufacturing and services – are booming. The national economy needs you to contribute more. When will you come of age?

(8) UP elections – Let there be a clear verdict. No more horse-trading, back-room maneuverings and strange bed-fellows, please.

(9) Karnataka Government – Need to do a lot more for Bangalore infrastructure, before the IT capital loses its sheen. And, do it fast.

(10) Onion, tomato, sugar, wheat and other things in common man's shopping cart – No runaway movement this year.

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