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May 06, 2026
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Exclusive: ‘Policy push needed to unlock $500 bn FDI in 3 years’ Q&A with CII president Rajiv Memani
India needs to boost FDI to $500 billion in three years through faster clearances and coordination, alongside targeted tax incentives and better dispute resolution to strengthen investor confidence and stability, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) president Rajiv Memani told Prasanta Sahu. Edited excerpts.
Will the West Asia conflict lead to more severe economic impacts this financial year than the government’s February estimates, given lasting supply disruptions and high energy costs
It is difficult to assess the full impact at this stage. India entered the year with strong tailwinds—robust GDP growth, ongoing reforms, macroeconomic stability, and healthy government, bank, and corporate balance sheets. Consumption was strong, with automobile sales and IPO markets booming. After the West Asia conflict began, the government also acted swiftly, engaging industry, ensuring gas availability, protecting vulnerable groups, and coordinating closely with states.
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