India needs to raise its game, the private sector must invest more: CEA

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran told reporters that India needs to improve its overall performance and that the private sector must step up its investment commitments. He reaffirmed that the government will continue to be growth‑supportive, safeguard macroeconomic stability and push forward deregulation and ease‑of‑doing‑business measures for both small and large enterprises.

In his remarks, Nageswaran did not cite specific investment targets or timelines, but emphasized that policy actions will focus on creating a more conducive environment for private capital. He highlighted that regulatory simplifications and streamlined procedures are being prioritized to lower entry barriers across sectors.

The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about sustaining India’s economic momentum as growth slows in some quarters. Analysts note that increased private‑sector participation could boost job creation, enhance productivity and reduce fiscal pressure on the state. The advisory underscores the government's broader strategy of combining fiscal prudence with structural reforms to drive long‑term prosperity.