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BS Awards 2021 highlights: Indian economy should recover well, say winners

The winners of various awards said that while it will take some time to get over the impact of Covid, the economy is picking pace and projections look good

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3 min read Last Updated : Dec 14 2021 | 9:30 PM IST

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The illiterates of the 21st century are the ones who can't unlearn and relearn: C Vijayakumar, HCL

The illiterates of the 21st century are the ones who can't unlearn and relearn. Tech companies are working on re-skilling their employees: C Vijayakumar, HCL

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NBFCs, fintechs, banks, all co-exits because of the clearing system: Shyam Srinivasan, Federal Bank

NBFCs, fintechs, banks, all co-exits because of the clearing system: Shyam Srinivasan, Federal Bank

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Banking and fintech is a partnership game: Shyam Srinivasan, Federal Bank

Banking and fintech is a partnership game: Shyam Srinivasan, Federal Bank

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Banks are the clearing house. Money can't move with banking architecture: Shyam Srinivasan

Banks are the clearing house. Money can't move with banking architecture: Shyam Srinivasan, Federal Bank

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Inflation is short-term problem in India: K B S Anand, Former MD & CEO, Asian Paints

Inflation is short-term problem in India: K B S Anand, Former MD & CEO, Asian Paints

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Inflation impacts everyone. It shouldn't bother if growth and demand continue: K B S Anand

Inflation impacts everyone. It shouldn't bother if growth and demand continue: K B S Anand, Former MD & CEO, Asian Paints

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Securing labour has been a problem but it is getting better now : Yogesh Kothari, Alkyl Amines

Securing labour has been a problem but it is getting better now : Yogesh Kothari, Alkyl Amines 

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There has been a fundamental change in consumer behaviour since pandemic struck: Vishal Bhola

There has been a fundamental change in consumer behaviour since pandemic struck: Vishal Bhola, Whirlpool of India

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Talent is the biggest challenge going ahead in the post-pandemic world: C Vijayakumar

Talent is the biggest challenge going ahead in the post-pandemic world: C Vijayakumar

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Fintechs are challenging the banks to adapt: Shyam Srinivasan, Federal Bank

Fintechs are challenging the banks to adapt: Shyam Srinivasan, Federal Bank

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I do not think the inflation numbers are that worrying today: Bibek Debroy

I would be more concerned with the revival of growth. I do not think the inflation numbers are that worrying today. There should be greater coordination between monetary and fiscal policies: Bibek Debroy, Chairman, EAC-PM

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I find no evidence that Covid has worsened inequality and poverty levels in India: Bibek Debroy

I find no evidence that Covid has worsened inequality and poverty levels in India: Bibek Debroy, Chairman, EAC-PM

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While there are signs of growth, there are concerns regarding the urban labour market: Bibek Debroy

While there are signs of growth, there are concerns regarding the urban labour market. No one can argue that the rural sector is worse off because of the pandemic. In urban labour market, however, there are issues: Bibek Debroy, Chairman, EAC-PM

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The IBC has been constrained due to the functioning of the NCLT and NCLAT: Bibek Debroy

The IBC has been constrained due to the functioning of the NCLT and NCLAT: Bibek Debroy, Chairman, EAC-PM

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We have lost two years of development due to the pandemic: Bibek Debroy

We have lost two years of development, two years of growth due to the pandemic: Bibek Debroy, Chairman, EAC-PM

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First Published: Dec 14 2021 | 2:29 PM IST