In the event that the current OPEC+ output cut raises energy prices, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated the South Asian country could purchase Russian crude oil at prices close to or beyond the G-7 price threshold.
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Sitharaman said in a wide-ranging interview that “we will have to constantly re-figure where we get the best deal as it is a critical input for the economy,” adding that the nation will look at “affordable prices” to serve its large population.
Sitharaman expressed her opinions about the economic difficulties facing India, the lack of employment, the Adani-Hindenberg controversy, and the government’s sluggish privatisation efforts from the fringes of the International Monetary Fund’s Spring Meetings in Washington. The altered portions and the video conversation
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Growth
According to Sitharaman, “We are making enough efforts to ensure the economy remains buoyant.” The output reduction by OPEC+ and “the spillover of all the decisions” brought on by Russia’s involvement in Ukraine are the two external issues that worry me the most.
She also issued a warning that India’s industrial sector’s future expansion would be hampered by sluggish demand.
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RBI pausing
According to Sitharaman, the Reserve Bank of India has determined that a temporary suspension is justified. “They are keeping a very close eye on the economy, and business leaders have welcomed this pause with a sense of relief.”
The central bank has a hawkish prognosis for India’s inflation, but the trajectory of price increases would depend on how the upcoming monsoon will perform, the expert added.
Budgetary Glide Path
She said, “We hope to continue on the glide path,” reiterating the government’s commitment to staying within the budgeted range of 5.9% for the fiscal year beginning in April. “We have exercised caution.”
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Privatization
When questioned about the slow progress of stock sales in state-run businesses, Sitharaman noted that privatisation in India goes through a lot of filters since all stakeholders must be kept together. The government wants to exit enterprises where raising additional stock is not feasible but where there is external interest and a value to the economy if the companies are maintained operating, so those considerations do take time. The aim is not to shut down units.
The impending national elections, according to Sitharaman, could be problematic. “Bids come in after a particular level of certainty comes in,” she remarked.
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Saga of Adani
The minister stated, “Government of India stays away from companies,” and added that a panel overseen by the Supreme Court will look into claims made against the Adani Group by US short-seller Hindenburg Research. “We believe that making comments while the judiciary is looking into it may not be appropriate.”
Creating Jobs
According to Sitharaman, the focus right now is on filling open positions inside the government or positions that have already been approved. The private sector is becoming increasingly skilled, she claimed.
Cryptocurrency
According to several reports, cryptocurrency may have an impact on macro-stability, said Sitharaman. “We will look at a broad framework and will leave it to each country to adopt their own legislative framework,” she said, adding that if the G-20 countries reach agreement on the matter.
