Ravesh Agarwal

India: Can Modi Turn the Elephant Around?

Modi, Brooks Entwistle, Ravesh Agarwal, Praveen Chakravarti, Manjit Singh

A panel of experts including BSE Strategic Advisor Praveen Chakravarti assessed the first year of the Modi administration, highlighting a significant shift in global investor sentiment and policy reforms like reduced registration times despite challenges in judicial enforcement and federal constraints. While the government targets a major expansion of manufacturing and digital adoption to drive growth for a young demographic, structural bottlenecks in the primary capital market and infrastructure funding remain critical hurdles. Ultimately, the discussion projected a high probability of a second term for Modi and an upbeat market outlook, contingent on navigating upcoming state elections and global capital flow risks.