Other Briefings
Indian Government Introduces Amendment to Fix Retail Price of Essential Commodities
In a bid to control inflation, the Indian government has introduced a new notification to regulate the retail price of essential commodities. In this article, we discuss the challenges of implementing the law and the problems associated with regulating such prices in India.
India Market Watch: Technology Companies Identify India as a Top Market and BRICS Nations Negotiate Social Security Pact
In this week’s India Market Watch, we examine India’s performance as a top market for global technology firms, the biannual World Bank report that forecasts a steady GDP growth of 7.6 percent in 2016 for India, and a move by the BRICS nations to agree to a social security arrangement with each other.
India Market Watch: Alibaba Consolidates B2B Commerce Platform in India and Russia Proposes Green Corridor with India
In this week’s Market Watch, we report on Alibaba’s consolidation of its business-to-business e-commerce platform in India, TRAI’s suggestions to improve radio audience measurement in India, and Russia’s proposal to establish a Green Corridor to enhance bilateral trade with India.
City Spotlight: Investing in India’s Jaipur
Jaipur is a leading Tier-II and future Smart City in India that has become an attractive foreign investment destination. In this City Spotlight, we highlight the reasons for Jaipur’s positive business outlook, which include a highly diversified economy, strategic location, and global reputation.
Strategies for Repatriating Funds from India – New Issue of India Briefing Magazine Out Now
The latest issue of India Briefing Magazine, focusing on Strategies for Repatriating Funds from India, is out now and available to subscribers as a complimentary download through the month of September.
Fulfilling ‘Know your Customer’ Guidelines in India
Financial institutions are under more pressure by the authorities to be KYC compliant. In this article, we look at how this will affect the way you transact with banks and other market intermediaries, and identify the benefits of being KYC compliant.
India Market Watch: Economic Activity Indices Show Robust Growth in August and Retail Market Predicted to Double by 2020
In this week’s Market Watch, we highlight the robust growth shown by the manufacturing and services sectors in India in August, the latest Ease of Doing Business Index published by ACI, and a new report that predicts India’s consumer spending will reach US$ 3.6 trillion by 2020.
Expanding the Digital Payments Ecosystem in India
India’s digital payments ecosystem is estimated to grow ten times to reach US$ 500 billion by 2020 according to a recent study. This article examines the changing payments landscape in India, the service providers leading this change, as well as the sectors anticipating the greatest growth.
