April 4, 2016 1:06 PM

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FM asks Indian Inc to adopt ethical approach with regards to NPAs

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has asked the Indian Inc to adopt an ethical approach with regards to Non Performing Assets, NPAs.<br/><br/>Addressing a function in New Delhi on Monday, Mr Jaitley said, India Inc is fighting major battle of its own credibility.<br/><br/>He hoped that economy in 2016-17 will be led by industry rather than Government with more investment from private sector.<br/><br/>Mr Jaitley said, global factors are hurting economies around the world, but amidst global slowdown India is moving fast.<br/><br/>Ahead of monetary policy review, he said, high interest rate can lead to sluggish economy.<br/><br/>He expressed the hope that interest rates will further come down and help make the economy more competitive.<br/><br/>Mr Jaitley said, India has missed many chances in past and it is important for the country now to continue its pace of reforms.<br/><br/>Mr Jaitley said, if India wants to be a global leader as far as economy is concerned, the government has primary responsibility in terms of policy. <br/><br/>The Minister said, government has stuck to the fiscal deficit commitment and Inflation has been under control.<br/><br/>He said, this time the amount to be spent on rural roads is three times more than in previous years.

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