"I am impressed by the hard work of traders... their business has helped the economy bloom," he said. With a household audience, the prime minister said the trading community is like weather forecaster who can anticipate future tidings. Hitting out at the opposition Congress, the prime minister said the party has in its 70-year rule only "insulted" businessmen. Also, the provision will be made to provide loans of up to Rs 50 lakh without collateral, the prime minister promised to traders. Traders, he said, should get the credit for what they have done for the economy and not government interference.

Source: dna April 19, 2019 15:11 UTC