Other Briefings
India Market Watch: India to Get New National Design Policy and Clarification on Impact of New FDI Norms in Aviation
In this week’s Market Watch, we highlight a forthcoming national policy that seeks to promote India as a global design hub, the introduction of a new funding option for startups, and the government’s clarifications on the impact of new FDI rules in the aviation sector.
City Spotlight: Investing in India’s Coimbatore
Coimbatore is a rapidly developing Tier-II city in India and has been selected for development under the Smart Cities Mission. Learn about the key sectors of Coimbatore’s economy and future investor prospects in the city.
UK Chooses ‘Brexit’, Will it Hurt India?
The UK chose to ‘Leave’ the EU in a referendum held on June 23, 2016 – a decision popularly referred to as Brexit. We discuss what the vote means for India.
India Institutes More FDI Changes, Opening Most Sectors to Automatic Route
The Indian government recently announced new reforms to its FDI regime, further liberalizing FDI in several sectors. The new rules will clear numerous obstacles for foreign investors that wish to enter the Indian market. In this article, we identify the sectors where FDI will be available under the automatic approval route.
India Market Watch: 100 Percent FDI in Broadcast Services, Banking Support for Startups, and Stalemate in RCEP Negotiations
In this week’s Market Watch, we discuss the new FDI rules in India’s broadcast services sector, increased banking support for Indian startups, and the ramifications of India’s three-tier tariff rate proposal in the ongoing RCEP talks (which include the ASEAN states and China).
India Market Watch: New Startup Policy for IT and Electronics Sector in Gujarat and India 2nd in the Global Retail Development Index
In this week’s Market Watch, we highlight a new startup policy for the IT and electronics sector in Gujarat, India’s jump in rankings on the Global Retail Development Index, and the MoU between India and the US focused on the renewable energy sector.
Patanjali’s Story: Lessons for Companies in the Indian Market
Patanjali, a relatively young player in the Indian consumer goods sector, has taken the Indian market by storm. In this article, we assess the growth, operations, and roadblocks faced by Patanjali, and look at how its strategy can be emulated by other companies entering India.
Two Years into the Modi Government – How are Things Shaping Up for India?
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked its two year anniversary on May 26. A bounty of electoral promises has resulted in high expectations on institutional reform, infrastructural growth, business competitiveness, and foreign policy. Has Modi delivered?
