Indian economy well-poised to take off: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that the Indian economy is well-poised to take off and the government is committed to ensure economic growth.Speaking at the annual summit of World Economic Forum in Davos, he also said that the India has had to suffer the consequences of the uncertainties that the world economy has been through in the last couple of years. He, however, noted that the slowdown has largely plateued out."I believe the economy is well-poised to take off from here and the government is committed to ensure that all of us work together to make that happen," Goyal said.He also noted that there is enthusiasm among investors regarding the prospects in India.Goyal also said that the government would have discussions with the European Union and Birtain regarding Free Trade Agreements (FTA). Regarding the the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), he said that it is an "unbalanced" trade agreement.
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