Three Questions: Pawan Kumar Ruia, Chairman, Ruia Group, on the Economy the day after the Elections.

pawan ruia burstPawan Kumar Ruia, takeover tycoon, dubbed the man with the Midas’ Touch, is at the helm of a group that comprises of, among others,heritage Engineering giant Jessop, generic Tyre maker Dunlop, and industrial interests spread across the world. His response:

Q1. What according to you should be the top three priorities for the next Government?

A: (a) Increasing the growth rate,  (b) controlling inflation, and (c) uplifting the weaker sections of the society by providing additional employment. These three should be the top three priorities of the next government.

Q2. When do you see India coming out of the current economic limbo?

A. If handled properly, the economic situation will look vibrant in next three years.

Q3. On a scale of 1 to 10, how hopeful are you that the 2014 elections will mark the beginning of the Indian Economic Resurgence?

A. 5 (five)

We had posed Three Questions to a wide cross section of opinion leaders – academics, industrialists and those who we think are the Nation’s think-arati. Watch this space, we will bring you more.