Other Briefings
The Indian Advantage: Asia’s Next Manufacturing Juggernaut
India is currently the fourth most competitive manufacturing destination worldwide and is forecast to become second only to China by 2018.
Evaluating the Consumer Market: Key Sectors in India
Several key growth sectors and industries make India an increasingly appealing destination for foreign companies seeking out new markets for their products and services. In this article, we review the country’s retail market and highlight key FDI regulations for foreign investors.
India’s Whiskey Brands Report Good Times Ahead for Industry
India’s thirst for whiskey continues to grow as local firms charted some of the largest growths worldwide in 2013, according to a recent report.
ASEAN-India Services and Investment FTA Inches Closer to Implementation
The ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement in Services and Investment is one step closer to implementation following approval by Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce to accept the terms outlined in the region-wide agreement.
India Forges Closer Regional Ties Amidst Growing Influence of China
On Sunday, Modi became the first foreign head of government to address the Himalayan nation’s parliament since 1990. This comes at a time when the Modi government is striking a careful three-way balance between India’s foreign policy interests in respect to China, the West and its South Asian neighbors.
India Promotes Port Development as Cargo Traffic Increases
India’s 12 major ports are expected to double their annual cargo handling capacity to 1,600 million tonnes within the next five years, according to Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari.
E-Commerce Heats Up as Amazon, Flipkart Raise Stakes
After Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart raised US$1 billion in fresh funding on Tuesday, Amazon has announced it will invest a further US$2 billion to boost its India-based operations.
India set to Experience Surge in Low-Cost Smartphone Market
As handset manufacturers seek to cash in on one of the few emerging markets still transitioning from phones to smartphones, India is experiencing a surge in low-cost smartphone manufacturing.
