If last year was one marked by turbulence, this year is one that has begun with hope. Hope for the long-delayed and much needed Goods and Service Tax to become a reality - despite some last moment political opposition; hope for the bold demonetisation initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to start paying dividends, later this year, in terms of higher growth and lower levels of corruption; hope for lower interest rates that will restart the investment cycle and a renewed boom in loan-fuelled consumer spending; hope for election results that help the economic reforms process to gather steam; and most importantly, hope for the creation of millions of jobs - the true barometer of the Prime Minister's poll promise of ushering in achcche din (good times). How likely is it for our hopes to come true Truth be told, the chances are fairly high, but there could be some hiccups along the way as well. Read on further to find out more about all these issues that will surely affect you and your investments in India.