India Is Hot! New IPO’s Are Massively Oversubscribed
A sign of the desire to get into the new Indian dynamic has manifested itself in the over-subscription of Indian IPOs. This is a time for entrepreneurs to get stuck in, and ride what promises to be an exciting ten years in making India both an Asian consumer tiger and the workshop of the world.
India Market Watch: Cement Production Declines, New Unemployment Data
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine the decline in cement production levels in India, new unemployment data from the OECD and SBI, and the revised excise policy raising liquor costs in Haryana state (including Gurugram and Faridabad zones).
India’s Digital Payments Push: Incentives on BHIM
The Indian government has proposed incentives for its popular BHIM app to further incentivize users to adopt cashless transactions. Read on to learn about the development and how the government plans to use such apps to promote digital payments.
India’s Digital Payments Future – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
India’s Digital Payments Future discusses India’s move towards cashless transactions and the opportunities for foreign investors. The report is out now and available for complimentary download on the Asia Briefing publications bookstore.
India Market Watch: Harley-Davidson Targeting Tier-II Cities, Uttar Pradesh Wins Bollywood’s Bucks
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine Delhi’s increasing prominence in the startup community, Harley-Davidson’s Tier-II plans in India, and Uttar Pradesh’s increasingly popularity in Bollywood.
India’s Opportunities from Closer Ties with Russia
India is negotiating an FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and will become a full member of the Shanghai Co-Operation Organization (SCO). This article discusses the trade and business opportunities that may open up as a result of this expanding bilateral relationship.
India Market Watch: US H-1B Visa Debate Rocks IT Labor Pool, Canada FDI on High
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine how the US H-1B visa debate will affect the talent pool in India, Boeing’s engineering and technology center in Bangalore, and the high levels of FDI from Canada.
Going Cashless in India – What is Aadhaar Pay and How Does It Work?
The Aadhaar Pay app will diversify India’s digital payments infrastructure and encourage cashless consumer spending. This article explains what Aadhar Pay is and how it works.