India starts fiscal consolidation, higher rates will be next

Q4 GDP growth published today came in far weaker than expected but the slowdown will be short. Today’s FY10-11 budget aims to cut the fiscal deficit, which is good news. Private sector spending is well placed to drive the economy forward as stimulatory policies are withdrawn.

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