Revival of interest by investors to push growth: Chidambaram

The government has taken slew of reform measures, like further liberalisation of FDI norms in sectors including retail and aviation, setting up a Cabinet panel to fast track projects, and reducing subsidy on petroleum products. Besides, the government has also repeatedly stressed that it's widening fiscal deficit, a major concern of rating agencies, will be contained at 5.3 per cent of GDP this fiscal and go down further in the coming years.