Other Briefings
Air India to Restructure into a Low-Fare Carrier
Jun. 25 – India’s national carrier, Air India (AI), may restructure to become a low-cost carrier as a condition for a government bailout. “AI’s restructuring plan along with the request for equity infusion-cum-loan has to be submitted to them within a month. Unless a series of measures are taken to improve the airline, it will […]
India Enters Deflation for the First Time in 30 Years
Jun. 19 – For the first time in 30 years, India’s wholesale price index dropped by 1.6 percent, slipping the economy into a statistical deflation. India’s wholesale prices levels declined during the week ending June 6. During the previous week, prices increased by 0.13 percent. The wholesale price index monitors cost-of-living indicators. Industry insiders and […]
Short Eats: June 16
Jun. 16 – Short Eats – a roundup of small tasty bites of Indian news straight from the nation’s dailies. Indian PM set to visit Yekaterinburg after 54 years The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is set to visit the central Russian city of Yekaterinburg in the coming days, the first time an India prime […]
Short Eats: June 10
Jun. 10 – Short Eats – a roundup of small tasty bites of Indian news straight from the nation’s dailies. Indian Winemaker sought by Asahi Breweries Indage Vintners India’s largest winemakers and home of the surprisingly good Chateau Indage range, is being sought by Japans Asahi Breweries in a potential US$150 million takeover. Asahi has […]
Tata to Push Land Rover as Premium Brand and Military Vehicle in India
Jun. 8 – Tata has announced aggressive marketing plans for the Land Rover brand in India, commencing initially with talks with India’s military over provision of the vehicle in defense contracts. The company had purchased Land Rover from Ford last year. Tata also announced plans to launch the consumer brand as an upmarket vehicle, starting […]
Short Eats: June 2
Jun. 2 – Short Eats – a roundup of small tasty bites of Indian news straight from the nation’s dailies. India sailing against recessionary wind India is showing an economic growth of 6.7 percent in this year of down turn (2008-09). Moreover the growth and the rise in the value of the rupee against the […]
Short Eats: May 25
May 25 – Short Eats – a roundup of small tasty bites of Indian news straight from the nation’s dailies. Banana Fiber a New Textile Commodity Weavers near Chennai have developed a new product made from Banana fiber, in association with the National Research Centre for Banana. The new textile is said to be suitable […]
India Releases New Anti-Competition Laws
By Vikas Srivastava May 25 – The Indian government has announced the changes to the Competition Act of India dealing with anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominance. The details of how the changes affect Indian M&A have yet to be ratified, although it is expected to be brought into law later this year. To strengthen […]
