India will weather the US tariffs, Panagariya said, adding that the bigger opportunity lies in concluding an India-EU trade agreement given the bloc’s relatively open market.
At present, states get 41 per cent of the tax revenue while the rest goes to the Centre, the 16th Finance Commission Chairman, Arvind Panagariya, said.
"Some progress was made by the 15th Finance Commission, and hopefully, we will try and make more progress. It is a recognised problem."
"Improved access to the US market, particularly in the textile and clothing sectors, could provide significant benefits to Indian exporters. India can ask the US for reciprocal tariff reduction as well and get better access for our exports."
The growth rate needed for per capita income growth is 7.3 percent to achieve $14,000 by 2047. With India’s per capita income in 2023-24 standing at $2,570, Panagariya emphasised that there is substantial room for further increase.
The economist said during the interview that India needs a growth of at least 7.6 percent per annum to become a developed economy by 2047
When asked if he supports the suggestion from the Economic Survey for 2023-24 that pitched for more FDI from China, Panagariya said, 'The answer is a qualified yes...'
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"As predicted, the GDP growth rate for 2023-24 crossed the 8% mark and lands at a comfortable 8.2%. Great news for India!!," Panagariya said in a post on X.
During the meeting, the commission discussed its Terms of Reference, as per the order by the President of India and notified by the Ministry of Finance on December 31, 2023, an official statement said.
These comments assume significance at a time when there is a raging debate between the Union government and a few southern states on sharing of Central funds
State Bank of India Group Chief Economic Advisor Soumya Kanti Ghosh has been appointed as the part time member of the Commission.
As the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, the former vice-chairman of NITI Aayog will have to ensure a balanced distribution of financial resources between the Centre and the states
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The order notified the formation of the 16th Finance Commission and listed Panagariya as its chief, but a notification for the appointment of other panel members would be issued separately.
Noting that the economic corridor will help the Indian economy boom, Panagariya emphasised that forging FTAs will make the process of creating the corridor quicker
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