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.
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.