Hyderabad, March 9 -- Former Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian has expressed confidence that India can sustain an average economic growth rate of around 8 per cent over the next two decades, arguing that policymakers must aim for such expansion if the country is to fully realise its long-term economic potential.

Speaking about India's growth prospects and the evolving role of finance leaders, Subramanian said the broader macroeconomic environment would shape the "top line" outlook that chief financial officers (CFOs) and finance professionals must track closely.

"For a CFO, the top line matters the most," he said, adding that economic growth ultimately determines the scale of opportunities available to businesses.

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