GE has drawn up plans to make India a global sourcing hub for all its core businesses. It has decided to develop and manufacture products locally for global markets and partner in large-scale projects in areas such as energy, water, aviation and rail transport.
Some recent media reports have said that GE desperately wants to get rid of its appliances unit globally and is looking for a strategic partner. Asked about liquidity crunch, he said, "As of now there is no liquidity crunch but the next two quarters will hold the key. The government has taken some steps in the right direction and let's see what happens."