Economic Boost Will Be Visible Through Reforms like GST: Venkaiah Naidu

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that reformative measures like the introduction of GST will improve the economy.

He said, "Reformative measures like the introduction of GST will improve the economy in the long run, although there might be some teething problems in the initial stages of implementation. In the end, such reforms will also benefit the consumers."

The report goes on to say, "Growth is projected to increase to 7.4% by Fiscal year 2020, underpinned by a recovery in private investments prompted by a recent increase in public capex and an improvement in the investment climate (partly due to the passage of the GST and the bankruptcy code and the measures to attract FDI)."

In his address, he said, "Describing the two major recent reforms in India - demonetisation and goods and services tax (GST) -as a monumental effort, IMF chief said "it is hardly surprising that there is a little bit of a short-term slowdown as a result. But for the medium term, we see a very solid track ahead for the Indian economy," she said to a question on India."

The world is changing at a rapid pace aided by technological and digital revolutions. Any nation unable to keep pace with the changes will become a laggard. India is at the threshold of becoming one of the major economic powers and the private sector can play a huge role in accelerating the growth and development of the country."

In his address he added that Tamil Nadu is among the States which are in the forefront of industrialization. This State is known, among others, for the automotive, leather and textiles industries and the hard working nature of the population. "To spur growth, we have to improve infrastructure, resource efficiency and promote innovative technologies," he added.