V. Anantha Nageswaran: Chinese Overcapacity Is A Threat To India And The Region

On this India Today special, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran discusses the critical economic challenges and priorities outlined in the Economic Survey. Addressing the issue of Chinese overcapacity, Nageswaran states, 'It is not just only a threat to India, it's a threat to many other countries in the region, but that is something that we need to factor in.' He emphasizes that India must improve its competitiveness by lowering input costs and addressing inverted duty structures. The CEA also provides a unique perspective on rising gold and silver prices, noting a 'latent wealth effect' for Indian households. On the currency front, he argues that a strong and stable Rupee is achieved through manufacturing excellence and export competitiveness rather than just services. Furthermore, Nageswaran explores the role of Artificial Intelligence, suggesting it can complement human resources in sectors like healthcare while stressing the need to respect and develop traditional manual skills to co-exist with evolving technology.