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Despite short-term challenges, India remains of the most attractive investment destinations in Asia and the broader emerging markets, says Arora

As the economy enters the fifth phase of unlocking, the markets are preparing for Corporate India to unveil its financial performance for the second quarter of FY21. Singapore-based RITU ARORA, chief executive and chief investment officer for Asia at Allianz Investment Management, tells Puneet Wadhwa despite short-term challenges, India remains of the most attractive investment destinations in Asia and the broader emerging markets. Edited excerpts:

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