Double-digit growth in 2020-21 still possible: General Mills V-P & MD

The $17.6-billion US food major General Mills is in search of growth in the urban economy in India that is currently shattered by overall slowdown and job losses. Balki Radhakrishnan, vice-president (V-P) and managing director (MD), operations, Asia, Middle East and Africa, for General Mills, is hopeful of steering clear of the ongoing crisis by expanding its top line in India. Radhakrishnan shares with Arnab Dutta his views on a range of topics – from GM food to the resurgence of kiranas. Edited excerpts:

Where does India stand in General Mills’ overall scheme of things?

India plays a key role