Other Briefings
Italian Investment into India
In the 2015 financial year, Italian companies invested US$334.7 million into India. In this article, we explain how India’s tier II cities are attracting Italian manufacturers, and highlight the active role Italy can play in India’s “Smart Cities” initiative.
Demonetization in India: Masterstroke or Gross Miscalculation?
Last year, India’s federal government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of high value currency. Here we take stock of the policy’s genesis and its major outcomes.
Italy, India Trade Relations
Improving diplomatic ties between Italy and India are giving rise to new economic opportunities for Italian businesses. In this article we breakdown bilateral trade between Italy and India and explain why India’s improving business climate is attracting an increasing amount of interest from Italian firms.
Make in India: Still Falling Short after Three Years
Make in India was launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Modi to transform India into a manufacturing powerhouse, and boost investor interest. Here we assess what has been Make in India’s real impact on the ground – what has worked for the program and what needs to get done.
BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement Unlocks Northeast India, Grows South Asian Business Linkages
The BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement will help businesses across Bangladesh, India, and Nepal develop more cost and time effective supply lines and distribution channels, even as Bhutan has presently chosen to opt out of implementing the pact.
Massive Data Breaches and Cyber Threats in India
Digital India is vastly under-prepared for cyber-attacks that are becoming increasingly common. In this article, our partner, MitKat, describes India’s digital vulnerabilities and ways foreign companies can anticipate subsequent cyber-attacks.
Cryptocurrency in India: Usage and Regulation
Bitcoin trading in India peaked to over US$3.5 million this September, albeit insignificant when compared to the U.S. trading volume. However, it is indicative of a growing appreciation of cryptocurrencies in India, and the country’s regulatory mechanisms are taking note.
Shutting Down India’s Shell Companies – Government Continues Anti-Corruption Drive
The federal government recently formed a team of top law enforcement officials to crackdown on shell companies. This article discusses the government’s latest moves in its anti-corruption drive.
