Other Briefings
Biotechnology Industry in India: Opportunities for Foreign Investment
India’s biotechnology industry is growing at an exponential rate, with the country’s bio-economy valued at US$4.3 billion at the end of 2013. In this article, we discuss the opportunities that exist in the industry for foreign investors.
Outsourcing BPO Services to India’s Lower-Tier Cities
With competition for business process outsourcing (BPO) services from other Asian countries, state governments in India are looking to encourage companies to invest in rural BPO centers. Here, we examine the advantages and disadvantages of establishing an office in a lower-tier city.
Investing in India’s Emerging Wine Industry
India’s wine industry is in the midst of a vital transition. Last year, the country’s wine production hit a record 17 million liters, with export sales rising 40 percent to reach US$4.4 million in the first 7 months. With a growing export sector, the industry has potential to be a global market competitor.
Sidestepping Due Diligence, E-commerce Giant Uber Falls Hard in India
The absence of modern e-commerce regulations in India has setback app-based Uber. While disruptive innovators regularly maintain that their businesses help develop regulatory environments, the risks of disruptive innovation can outweigh the rewards in countries where the rule of law is unpredictable and regulatory conditions are fluid.
Alibaba Spearheads Chinese Investment into India’s e-Commerce Market
Alibaba has indicated that it is looking to invest more in India as it continues to expand its services. Trade between India and China has been increasing quickly in recent years, and Alibaba’s interest shows that this trend is set to continue for the near future.
Heating Up: A Guide to India’s Coffee Industry
While many would not associate it with India, coffee has been one of the country’s leading export sectors for a number of years. With huge growth now forecast for the future, in this article we take a look at the current and future outlook of India’s coffee industry.
Microsoft Taps into India’s Booming Cloud Market
Last week, Microsoft announced that it will be investing over US$200 million in cloud computing infrastructure in three Indian cities. New data centers will be set up as the technology giant seeks to boost its competitiveness by tapping into one of the world’s fastest growing cloud markets.
“Make in India” to Rely Heavily on Chinese Steel Imports
Steel imports from China are forecast to grow at record rates in accordance with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” campaign. The campaign seeks to transform India into an exporting hub and the inflow of steel from China will be used to revitalize its wavering manufacturing capacity.
