The report reviews the PM Narendra Modi-led NDA government’s policy actions as it nears the end of its first six months

* The pace of decision-making has picked up, though ‘big-bang’ reforms are delayed

* ‘Silent’ reforms to improve the ease of doing business are important, but cyclical headwinds might delay their impact

* Simplifying land acquisitions, introducing GST will be the focus of the winter session of parliament

* Silent reforms could push GDP growth towards 6%; more macro reforms are needed for higher growth