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.
New Payments Banks to Change Indian Consumer Behavior
Payments banks represent a new bank category in India. The new banks will change consumer behavior and help many Indians improve their financial options. These changes will serve as a powerful incentive for companies that make and sell products in India.
Is India’s Automotive Industry Ready to Take China’s Place?
India is expected to become the fourth largest automobile producer in the world by 2020. This article examines reforms that have improved the investment climate.