Other Briefings
Beef Ban in India: Repercussions for Meat, Leather, and Dairy Industries
The Indian federal government’s new ‘beef ban’ is producing anxiety in three large industries: meat, leather, and dairy. In this article, we explain the new Livestock Market Rules, 2017 and its repercussions for the industries that rely on buffalo.
The RERA Act – An Explainer
India’s ambitious Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) came into force May 1, 2017. In this article, we highlight the Act’s major rules and discuss its implications for key stakeholders as well as the challenges in its implementation under respective state governments.
Investing in India’s Kochi – A Port City and Emerging IT Hub
Kochi is an established port city and the largest cosmopolitan metropolis in the southwestern state of Kerala in India. Here, we briefly discuss the city’s importance as an investment destination, including its access to port and trans-shipment facilities and its IT infrastructure.
The Food Processing Industry in India: Investment Prospects
The food processing industry in India has gained prominence in recent years due to various factors. In this article, we highlight the key trends, growth drivers, and current challenges facing the industry, as well as important government policy initiatives targeting greater foreign investment into the sector.
Waste Management Opportunities in India’s Smart Cities
India is spending roughly US$15 billion to develop ‘smart cities’ in the face of rapid urbanization. In the final installment of a three part series, this article explores emerging opportunities in waste management, a critical component for the success of India’s planned urban growth.
SMEs and Startups in India’s Waste Sector
In part two of this three part series, we highlight the role played by SMEs and startups in creating a sustainable and professionalized waste management industry. This becomes more important as the government faces a funds crunch to achieve its Swachh Bharat (Clean India) goals.
The Waste Management Industry in India: Investment Opportunities
India generates roughly 62 million tons of garbage a year, and India’s waste management sector is expected to be worth US$13.62 billion by 2025. In part one of a three part series, this article uncovers the regulations governing waste management in India and opportunities for private sector participation.
Delhi NCR – An Emerging IT Hub in India
India’s information technology (IT) and IT enabled services sector have grown enormously, which currently accounts for about 67 percent of the world’s US$124-130 billion IT market. This article discusses how Delhi NCR is emerging as India’s leading IT hub due to a confluence of factors.
