India has to maintain tax buoyancy between 1.2 and 1.5 in order to fulfil its Viksit Bharat vision and reach a medium-term growth trajectory of 6.5-7.0, said an Ernst & Young (EY), a multinational professional services firm.
The implementation of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is forecasted to boost retail productivity by 35 to 37 per cent within the next five years, according to EY India's latest report.
The government is expected to continue on its fiscal deficit reduction path, bringing it down to 4.4 per cent of GDP in FY26. A strategic focus on investment and spending reforms will help balance fiscal prudence with economic expansion.
GenAI adoption could enhance India's economic productivity by 2.61 per cent in the organised sector, with an additional 2.82 per cent boost achievable if adopted widely by the unorganised sector.
The tourism and hospitality sector is projected to require an additional 61.31 lakh workers to cater to increasing tourism activities by 2036-37, according to a joint report by The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EY.
India is set to significantly expand its presence in the global medical technology (MedTech) industry, increasing its market share from the current 1.6 to 10-12 per cent over the next 25 years, according to a report by EY India.
The cost pressures have emerged as the top concern for Indian companies, as 91 per cent companies are planning to reduce their tax and finance budgets, reflecting the impact of financial strain on corporate operations, said EY report.
India's consumer durables market holds immense growth potential due to lower penetration of electric appliances compared to the global average, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EY India.
The growing influence of countries like India and China is reshaping the global economic landscape, shifting the focus from G7 nations to the BRICS alliance, according to a recent report by EY India.
The momentum seen in H1 CY2024 has already outpaced the deal flow of the previous year, showcasing the growing interest and activity in the private credit sector.
The EY report emphasizes encouraging rural innovation, implementing ethical AI frameworks, and promoting AI education as key pillars for driving societal impact.