Other Briefings
Italy, India Trade Relations
Improving diplomatic ties between Italy and India are giving rise to new economic opportunities for Italian businesses. In this article we breakdown bilateral trade between Italy and India and explain why India’s improving business climate is attracting an increasing amount of interest from Italian firms.
Make in India: Still Falling Short after Three Years
Make in India was launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Modi to transform India into a manufacturing powerhouse, and boost investor interest. Here we assess what has been Make in India’s real impact on the ground – what has worked for the program and what needs to get done.
BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement Unlocks Northeast India, Grows South Asian Business Linkages
The BBIN Motor Vehicle Agreement will help businesses across Bangladesh, India, and Nepal develop more cost and time effective supply lines and distribution channels, even as Bhutan has presently chosen to opt out of implementing the pact.
Massive Data Breaches and Cyber Threats in India
Digital India is vastly under-prepared for cyber-attacks that are becoming increasingly common. In this article, our partner, MitKat, describes India’s digital vulnerabilities and ways foreign companies can anticipate subsequent cyber-attacks.
Cryptocurrency in India: Usage and Regulation
Bitcoin trading in India peaked to over US$3.5 million this September, albeit insignificant when compared to the U.S. trading volume. However, it is indicative of a growing appreciation of cryptocurrencies in India, and the country’s regulatory mechanisms are taking note.
Shutting Down India’s Shell Companies – Government Continues Anti-Corruption Drive
The federal government recently formed a team of top law enforcement officials to crackdown on shell companies. This article discusses the government’s latest moves in its anti-corruption drive.
Shopping Festivals in India – A Key Promotional Tool for Retailers
The festive season presents a great opportunity for businesses to tap into India’s growing consumer market. In this article, we provide an overview of India’s popular festivals and their significance for businesses.
Japan’s Investments in India Unveil Growing Economic Partnership
Japan and India had their 12th annual bilateral summit in Gandhinagar in Gujarat state from September 14 to 15. Here we briefly discuss the evolving and expanding economic relationship between the two Asian giants, eclipsed as it was by the announcement of India’s first bullet train.
