The merger between UBS and Credit Suisse (CS) has emboldened Swiss banking plans in India. GAUTAM CHHAOCHHARIA, managing director and head of global markets in India at UBS, says this is an opportune time given the long runway for growth. In an interview with Samie Modak and Sundar Sethuraman in Mumbai, Chhaochharia discusses factors impacting the markets and the economy. Edited excerpts:
Markets globally have had a good run this year. Are there any global headwinds that could spoil the party?
While markets have had a good run, uncertainty has remained elevated and may persist. Geopolitical tensions have