In a tough message to India Inc, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urged industry leaders to stop negative comments, and pitch in to help India grow.
"I must confess that it is a little disappointing to sometimes hear negative comments emanating from our business leadership or be told that government's policies are causing slowdown and pessimism in the industrial sector. Such comments have added to uncertainty and have emboldened those who have no stake in our economic growth.
It is true that our country faces a large number of issues which need urgent resolution. The energy sector, the port sector, the transport sector, the supply of gas and coal, all need greater attention. Corruption and better governance also require firm handling. I wish to assure you that our Government is serious about tackling these issues. We are also committed to ensuring the predictability and transparency of our policy and regulatory environment," the Prime Minister said.
These comments were a part of PM's remarks at a meeting of the Council on Trade and Industry held yesterday evening. India Inc met the PM to discuss concerns over economic slowdown, high interest rates and lack of reforms.
We had a very good interaction with the PM. He listened to all the different challenges faced by the Industry. The PM is very determined to get back on the growth path, Swati Piramal, Member of the PM Council on Trade told NDTV Profit.[RELATED-STORIES]
Those present at the meeting included Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata, Bajaj Auto Chairman Rahul Bajaj, Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani, former Chairman of Infosys NR Narayana Murthy, Bharti Airtel's Sunil Mittal and ICICI Bank's Chanda Kochhar. Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia also attended the meeting.
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PM to India Inc: Negative comments disappointing