Other Briefings
Why do Onion Prices Cause Such a Stink in India?
The onion – a staple in India – faces frequent price volatility in the country due to a myriad of issues, routinely affecting households and businesses throughout India. Delving deeper reveals the curious nature of India’s status as an onion exporting economy that simultaneously exhibits shortages.
Railway Budget 2016-17 – Aspirational to a Fault
Indian union minister of railways, Mr. Suresh Prabhu, has launched the Railway Budget for 2016-2017 which is aligned with the Modi government’s ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make in India’ objectives. The highly ambitious budget has rolled out various new initiatives, incentivized innovation and accountability, and promises to deliver on the previous budget schemes.
Make In India: An Opportunity for Foreign Investors
Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ campaign presents several opportunities for foreign investors seeking to increase investment in Asia. The campaign itself was launched in 2014 and aims to accelerate the rate of development in the country’s manufacturing sector.
Understanding Franchising as a Model for Foreign Investment into India
By some estimates, franchising is growing faster than any other sector of the Indian economy. The industry has grown from $13.4 billion to approximately $24 billion since 2012. In 2015, for the fifth year in a row, the Indian franchise industry saw more than 30 percent growth over the previous year.
Mining in India’s Northeast – Challenges and Opportunities in the State of Meghalaya
India’s mining industry in the northeast has been systemically plagued by challenges. These primarily stem from ambiguous policies and regulatory hurdles that have led to unchecked corruption and environmental degradation, but investment opportunities still exist. In this article, we examine the industry in the state of Meghalaya.
Double Bind: Government Refuses to Define the ‘Online Marketplace’
The e-commerce boom has presented opportunities and challenges for the Indian market, with the government choosing a safe stance on defining the industry. In this article, we discuss the lack of clarification on what constitutes retail, wholesale and online platforms and how this affects foreign investors.
How Does India’s Startup Ecosystem Affect MNCs?
The rapid growth of the start-up community in India poses some challenges for established businesses, but it also diversifies the resources available to businesses in the market.
Kochi: Top Tier-II Real Estate Destination in India
Kochi recently topped a list of best Tier-II real estate destinations in India. Kochi’s good connectivity, affordable housing, NRI investment and Smart City status all helped Kochi top the list.
