Other Briefings
Smartphones and India: Foreign Manufacturers Take a Bite
India’s smartphone market is worth US$10 billion and the government is encouraging foreign smartphone manufacturers to grab a slice, pushing forward the Make in India campaign. Read on to learn about the developments and how smartphone makers are investing in the industry.
Medical Devices Rules, 2017 Notified by India’s Health Ministry
The Indian government recently notified the Medical Devices Rules, 2017. The new rules fundamentally change the regulation of the medical devices industry, streamlining many domestic regulations with international best practices.
India’s Automobile Industry: Increasing Opportunities for Investment
India’s automotive market is pivoted to become the third largest in the world by the end of 2020. In this article, we discern the performance of India’s automobile and auto components sectors, including recent growth trends and the government policies that seek to boost its future outlook.
Has the AI and IoT Revolution Hit India?
India’s startup landscape boasts a growing range of Artificial Intelligence-powered entrepreneurial ventures and an increasing focus towards the Internet-of-Things (IoT) across a multitude of sectors. This article examines the investment scope for AI-based tech in India and the challenges facing the sector.
India’s Solar Energy Sector: Investment Outlook, Challenges
India has set itself with an ambitious target of generating 100 GW of solar power by 2022, which will require investments worth US$100 billion. This article discusses the state of India’s present solar infrastructure, its positive investment outlook, and finally the challenges that need to be overcome.
e-Commerce in Asia – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
e-Commerce in Asia, out now and available for complimentary download in the Asia Briefing Publication Store, introduces the dynamic e-commerce markets in India, China, and Vietnam.
Prospects in India’s Infrastructure Sector
A significant budgetary allocation in 2016-2017 and a liberalized FDI policy underlines the government’s commitment to developing India’s infrastructure. This article outlines the prospects for investing in this sector and highlights the government’s incentives for private sector participation.
Labor Unrest at the Maruti Suzuki India Plant in Manesar
Labor unrest at the Maruti Suzuki India plant in Manesar has highlighted the impact of labor disputes on manufacturing operations in the region. Understanding the instigating factors and mitigating a firm’s exposure to such risks are key to determining the success of firms in the Indian market.
