Those demanding a fiscal stimulus to jump-start economy need to first get a reality check on what India can afford, says Jahangir Aziz, global head, emerging markets economics and commodities research, JPMorgan NEW DELHI : As the economy reopens gradually, the focus of discussion is rapidly shifting to the recovery and the desired stimulus from the Union government.
In an email interview, New York-based Jahangir Aziz, global head, emerging markets (EM) economics and commodities research, JPMorgan, dwelled in detail on the options before the government.
Edited excerpts: All indicators suggest the lockdown has savaged the economy. The apocalyptic slump in manufacturing and especially services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for April are