Other Briefings
Investing in Lucknow – A Leading Tier II City in India
Lucknow is a Tier-II city, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, and is centrally located in north India. This City Spotlight covers an economic profile of the old city that is gradually diversifying its industrial strengths and core sectors and working to build a positive business environment.
India Major Tech Startup Hub, Corporate India Prefers Hiring Via Referrals
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine the major concerns expressed by online retailers regarding the implementation of the GST, the rise in hiring through employee referrals in Corporate India, and India’s status as the third largest IT-startup hub in the world.
India-Bangladesh International Rail Link Project
India recently inaugurated two rail links, which will eventually directly connect mainland India with both its northeastern states as well as Bangladesh. This article focuses on the latter, the India-Bangladesh Rail Link, while analyzing the overall impact of greater rail connectivity in the region.
India Market Watch: Rental Rates Soar in India’s Malls and the UAEIIC to Participate in UAE-India Economic Forum
In this week’s Market Watch, we examine the steep increase in mall rental rates in India’s prime locations, discuss the growth potential of urban India for the consumer packaged goods industry, and report the UAEIIC’s participation in the 2nd UAE-India Economic Forum.
New Hurdle for Foreign Reinsurers in India
The new rules proposed by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) will create several hindrances for foreign reinsurers in India. Read our latest article to learn about the nature of risks that the insurance industry faces, and the steps that foreign reinsurers can take to protect their business interests.
India Market Watch: IT Industry Slows Hiring Rate and Prospects in the Fast-Growing Food Service Sector
In this week’s Market Watch, we take note of the declining rate of hiring in India’s IT sector, the boost to manufacturing by the establishment of Coastal Economic Zones, and the massive growth potential of India’s food services sector.
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016 – New Publication from Dezan Shira & Associates
An Introduction to Doing Business in India 2016, designed to introduce the fundamentals of investing and doing business in India, is out now and available for complimentary download through the Asia Briefing publications store.
India’s New National Education Policy Offers New Opportunities for Foreign Educational Institutions
India’s new National Education Policy proposes to globalize the education sector and permit foreign educational institutions to operate in India. Read more for an outlook on the Indian education industry and emerging opportunities for foreign educational institutions seeking to expand into the country.
