Anantha Nageswaran

AI Summit: CEA says AI transition 'will not happen by drift', calls for urgent reforms

Nageswaran says India can lead globally in aligning human labour and machine intelligence

India's updated CPI framework set to reduce inflation volatility, enhance policy precision: CEA Nageswaran

With food items carrying less weight in the overall index, Nageswaran anticipates that headline CPI will exhibit reduced volatility.

Economic Survey says shipbuilding vital to strategic resilience push

The government’s four-pillar maritime plan, approved in September, targets capacity expansion, financing depth and green shipbuilding, with incentives running till 2036

Meet V Anantha Nageswaran, the chief economic adviser behind Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget math

The CEA’s office helps set the macroeconomic backdrop for the Budget by projecting growth, tracking global risks, and reviewing sectoral trends

‘Graduation’ is the missing link in too much inclusive finance: CEA

Says micro borrowers must move into mainstream banking as their businesses grow

CEA Nageswaran sees India-US tariff dispute being resolved in '8-10 weeks'

It may also be the case that the reciprocal tariff may come down to the level, which we were earlier anticipating, somewhere between 10-15 percent, he said.

Conditions ‘steady’ for growth in Q1FY26, backed by economic momentum, says CEA Nageswaran

CEA Nageswaran said manufacturing continues to face global challenges but pointed to domestic policy support aimed at reversing the trend.

India outshining large economies in growth-scarce environment: CEA Nageswaran post GDP numbers release | 10 points

The GDP growth was higher than the previous quarter number of 6.4 percent, but lower than the 8.4 percent growth logged in the fourth quarter of FY24.

India to revamp bilateral investment treaty framework: CEA

The government plans to update its model Bilateral Investment Treaty framework to attract foreign investments while safeguarding regulatory interests

FDI flows could be impacted due to rising risk aversion, says CEA

V Anantha Nageswaran has said it is vital for India to sustain growth over the next few years as the world economy faces pressure

Rigid growth rate not necessary for Viksit Bharat by 2047: CEA

'Global real economic activity has been declining. There is a slowdown. However, India remains the fastest-growing among large economies of the world, Nageswaran stated

What to expect from CEA Nageswaran's third Economic Survey?

Nageswaran will on January 31 present his third Economic Survey, a review of the country’s economic performance over the past fiscal

Next IBC reform should focus on speeding up resolution process: CEA Nageswaran

Speaking at the eighth annual day of the IBBI, Nageswaran said, "The next step for IBC reform is to improve operational efficiencies, to speed up the resolution process..."

Investment demand jumps 7.5% in Q1FY25

The share of private investment in GDP rose marginally to 34.8 percent in April-March 2024-25.

Slowdown in Q1 GDP due to elections, fall in govt capex: CEA Nageswaran

The GDP growth fell to a five quarter low of 6.7 percent in the first quarter of FY25 compared with 7.8 percent in the previous quarter.

Agricultural sector likely to perform better in FY25: CEA

The Indian Meteorological Department had forecast that India is set to receive above-normal monsoon rains this year. The monsoon is, however, not progressing as the IMD predicted before the monsoon season began.

FY25 GDP growth estimate at 6.5-7% is prudent, not pessimistic: CEA

We would rather be pleasantly surprised than be forced to face disappointment which is why we are projecting a GDP growth rate of 6.5-7 percent, said the CEA.

Charting The Future: Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran

The CEA has also been vocal on global issues such as climate finance and the assessment methodologies used by global ratings agencies for emerging markets like India.

FinMin economists say transparency by agencies will lead to credit rating upgrade

India’s rating has remained unchanged at the lowest investment grade even when it has become the fifth largest economy in the world.

Second report by G20 group to look at other sources of funding for MDBs: CEA Nageswaran

The report will look at sources of funding to meet existing and emerging global challenges from the Covid pandemic, war, etc, said the Chief Economic Advisor.

MC Interview | Finmin evaluating impact of scanty rain in August on rural economy: CEA

India has managed to find a consensus to move the agenda forward on debt issues, crypto regulation and taxation, infrastructure in G20 deliberations, says India’s chief economic advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran

No obvious alternative to dollar in trade and investment at this point: CEA

The CEA said that the rupee trade can happen with some neighbouring countries and other trading partners, but it is only at the margins and will not transform the world of invoicing overnight.

ChatGPT can help Indian IT companies take more projects and increase employment: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

If these sources of AI increase productivity of workers, and a company can do with assigning less number of people to a project, it also means they can take on far more projects than earlier. It can be a win-win proposition provided we are able to upskill our people to take advantage of these new tools, interventions and innovations.

Digital public infra will lead to elongated financial cycle and economic growth over a decade: CEA V Anantha Nageswaran

Account Aggregator is a door opener for financial inclusion, but misuse of data and predatory practices need to be guarded against, Nageswaran said.

India’s external account is a no-worry in FY24 despite global headwinds: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

"Even if the global economy slows much more, India's external balances in FY24 will improve because of crude oil prices and is not expected to be a source of concern as the accretion to forex reserves has been to the tune of $50 bn in the last 3 months."