Defining Trend(s) Of The Year?
"The global financial crisis breaking in New York, I’d date that with thecollapse of Lehman Bros on September 15, 2008."
—Jayati Ghosh, Economist
"The corporate sector did exceedingly well in the first half. The second half has been a bit of a downturn; now no one knows what will happen next. Also, Singur…a totally political thing that could have been avoided."
—Anu Aga, Former chairperson, Thermax
"Global financial meltdown: It not only has repercussions for the global economy but could also bring about the most radical restructuring of the financial system in decades. This will continue to impact all of us."
—Vikram Akula, CEO, SKS Microfinance
"The economic slide, with even a firm as venerated as GE getting affected by the slowdown, the signing of the N-deal, Barack Obama’s win, and finally the Mumbaiterror attack that saw politicians taking cover."
—Subroto Bagchi, Co-founder, MindTree Consulting
