Other Briefings
India FII Ban in Defense may be Partially Lifted, More Comprehensive Changes to Come
As India’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion prepares to carry out its annual review of the country’s foreign direct investment policy, many are predicting the current ban on foreign portfolio investment in India’s defense sector will be partially lifted next month, and more comprehensive changes outlined after the elections.
Indian Western Regions and Maharashtra State 2014 Annual Reports
The Confederation of Indian Industry has released its Indian Western Regions and Maharashtra Annual Reports.
Foreign Investors Prepare for Post-Election Revival in India
While India’s economy typically slumps before national elections, international companies and foreign investors are anticipating a post-election pickup.
INC, BJP and AAP Release Election Manifestos
The incumbent Indian National Congress Party (INC), opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and debutant Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have launched their election manifestos, detailing how each party intends to approach FDI, job creation and social welfare if elected to the 16th Lok Sabha.
Can India’s ‘Dance of Democracy’ Deliver a Business Friendly Result?
Entrepreneur and business communicator Mark Hannant expresses his opinion on India’s national elections, and what they may mean for foreign investors in the country.
India Looks for More Investment from Shanghai
India’s Ambassador to China, Ashok Kantha, visited Shanghai this week to discuss bilateral trade and economic cooperation with the city’s Mayor Yang Xiong.
Pakistan to Grant India “Most Favored Nation” Trade Status
Pakistan is expected to soon grant Most Favored Nation (MFN) trade status to India. The announcement is expected to come after a special briefing meeting that will be headed by Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
India Upgraded to “Overweight” as Nifty Projected to Rise
Goldman Sachs upgraded India’s rating from ‘market weight’ to ‘overweight’ in a report last week on expectations that the Nifty will rise 17 percent to 7,600 within a year.
