Outlook Business Desk
Uday Kotak, founder and director of Kotak Bank, outlined his vision for India's priorities in 2025, emphasizing economic growth, global competitiveness, and sustainability. He stressed the importance of sustained growth by fostering enterprise and encouraging "animal spirits" in business
Kotak urged India to prioritize growth and productivity, introducing the concept of ROTI (Return on Time Invested) to boost workforce efficiency. He emphasized fostering enterprise and a more active business spirit to unlock India's full growth potential.
Kotak warned against protectionism, noting that while it might offer short-term benefits, it could harm India’s long-term competitiveness. He advocated for a global, open trade system to ensure India remains competitive on the world stage.
Kotak emphasized the importance of a structured plan to reduce India’s current account deficit over time. He also advocated for continued fiscal consolidation, recommending a gradual approach to ensure long-term economic stability
Kotak cautioned against excessive regulation and micromanagement, warning that it could stifle growth. He also advocated for increased investment in defense, underscoring the importance of safety and power for national prosperity.
Kotak urged respect for free and fair market systems, advocating for intervention only when needed to address market manipulation or bubbles. He highlighted India's demographic advantage with a population of 1.4 billion, stressing the importance of a diverse and inclusive approach to growth.
Kotak emphasized the need to tackle India’s air pollution crisis, calling for concrete actions to improve environmental conditions, especially in the most polluted cities.
Despite a slowdown to 5.4 per cent growth in the July-September quarter, India remained the fastest-growing large economy, with weaker manufacturing, mining, and consumer spending contributing to the dip. Private final consumption expenditure (PFCE) growth and manufacturing sector growth dropped as well.