Post 5 per cent GDP growth estimate, India Inc seeks fiscal stimulus
New Indian ExpressNEW DELHI: With the 2019-2020 GDP growth rate projected to fall to 5 per cent, industry body Ficci on Wednesday suggested relaxing the fiscal deficit target as a measure to boost demand, saying infusion of capital into the economy is imperative to boost growth. Ficci President Sangita Reddy said that with the advance GDP estimates projecting the current fiscal's GDP growth at 5 per cent, it is a necessity now for the government to look at measures to infuse capital into the economy in a systematic way. "The GDP growth estimate for the current financial year of 5 per cent is on expected lines. "The Ficci is of the view that the fiscal deficit target could be relaxed to support the infusion of Rs 1.5-2 lakh crore in the economy in the coming year, as such fiscal expansion is much needed at the current juncture to give a boost to demand and trigger investments," she said.