Huddle was addressing the media on the eve of the Indian Merchants' Chamber (IMC) business mission to United States and United Kingdom. The 35-member delegation, led by IMC president Y P Trivedi, will explore joint venture possibilities in core sectors. It will also explore technology tie-ups and opportunities for investment in US.

"The objective of the mission is to explain the state of reforms and increase awareness about the prime minister's package," Trivedi said, referring to the recent measures announced by the prime minister. "It was long overdue," he added, advocating a consensus among all political parties on the economic agenda to be followed.