Pwc's Cfodirect Podcast

Every Tuesday in September, Craig Stronberg, PwC’s Macro Intelligence Leader, is taking over the podcast to share insights on how geopolitical and macroeconomic trends, forces, and movements are likely to impact your business.To continue the series, Craig is joined by Zain Siddiqui, PwC Intelligence senior economist, to discuss India’s economy and the risks and opportunities it presents for companies worldwide.In this episode, you’ll hear a discussion of:4:50 - India’s evolving role as a key player in the global economy10:54 - The driving factors, including population growth and its impact on the labor market, contributing to India’s positioning as a global force 16:54 - Considerations that are key to understanding India’s economy, its influence and challenges, including:18:15 - Human capital - education, job creation, and equal opportunities in India27:50 - India’s economic tendencies as a domestic-driven, consumption heavy, services economy32:12 - India’s business sentiment and power to influence the global