We need to show the same sense of discipline and determination in reviving growth as we have done in fighting covid-19 The timely action taken by the government and the sense of discipline and determination shown by India in dealing with the coronavirus crisis has justifiably evoked praise from the international community.
The same sense must be shown in the reconstruction of India’s economy. The extraordinary situation we are in calls for some unusual steps, which would not fall within the norms of conventional rescue packages.
First, the banking system is expected to face massive loan defaults, resulting in a steep increase in non-performing assets and threatening the stability of the banking system.