FIIs will see the Budget as a continuation of govt policies: Andrew Holland

Interview with chief executive of Avendus Capital Alternate Strategies

Despite challenges at the global and the domestic level, ANDREW HOLLAND, chief executive of Avendus Capital Alternate Strategies, feels India will continue to be seen as a safe haven. In conversation with Puneet Wadhwa, he shares his views on the recent Union Budget and the road ahead for the markets and economy. Edited excerpts:
 
What are your key takeaways from the Budget?
 
While there is nothing groundbreaking, perhaps after the shock of demonetisation, the finance minister delivered exactly what the market needed — stability and consistency. There was nothing negative either, and probably why the markets saw a