Rotterdam, a port of call for Indian companies into Europe
An investment expert at Rotterdam Partners lays down the many opportunities for investment and trade that the port city offers Indian businesses looking to expand into Europe.
Maharashtra is set to plug-and-play with investors
India’s most industrialised state is now offering 40,000 acres of land, special labour laws and guaranteed 48-hour clearances to secure its position as India’s most attractive investment destination.
COVID-19 and Ireland’s initiatives to help the students
The Coronavirus crisis has massively impacted higher education, yet students remain keen as ever to continue their studies abroad. Here’s how Ireland is coping with this dilemma. The COVID-19 crisis has had an immediate impact on higher education globally. Notably, for those international students studying far from home, the decision had to be made whether to return home to continue studies online, or stay abroad during a period of social distancing measures. Related Stories: COVID-19 hits an Indian solution to a [...]
Scotland invites Indian investments
The head of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce reiterates the region’s aim to increase bilateral trade with India. Highlights: Scotland’s agri-tech and biotech research capability as well as its digital and fintech industries are appealing for Indian investors. The Indian diaspora is one of the most significant ethnic minority communities in Scotland. While India accounts for less that 4% of the total investments in Scotland, there is a lot of scope for improvement in the future. Ties of culture [...]
COVID-19 could spur a revival of the SAARC
Prime Minister Modi’s call to India's neighbours to combat the global crisis is a solid diplomatic play where all members stand to gain. Highlights: SAARC representatives huddled together at short notice to discuss and draw up blueprints for a common strategy over a video call presided over by PM Modi. He made a statement of intent of India’s reputation of being an ‘enabler’ by attempting to espouse the fundamentals of effective bilateral relations among members of the SAARC. South Asia has [...]
Fighting an invisible enemy, globally
While the COVID-19 crisis has unleashed an unprecedented global fightback, the strategy to combat the pandemic has varied across regions – from instant draconian lockdown measures to a more softly-softly approach. Highlights: Countries across the world are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic in vastly different ways, ranging from a complete lockdown to a milder ‘social distancing’ approach. While China’s commendable quarantine measures helped contain the spread to an extent, the country failed at sparking a global response at an early [...]
Australian businesses on a mission to India
It is important to sustain the momentum of the path set for India-Australia trade relations with commitment, consistency and collaboration. Highlights: Young demographics and rising demand driven by digitisation have made India a lucrative market for businesses. Understanding the complexity of the Indian market can be a challenging task for businesses waiting to enter this market on a strong footing. The recent delegation led by trade Minister Simon Birmingham visited India to gain market insights and explore/expand on the Indian [...]
Minneapolis-Saint Paul – A smart location for Indian investment
The region presents several opportunities for Indian companies focused on innovative healthcare solutions, among others. Highlights: The Minneapolis-Saint Paul region of Minnesota is the largest metro region in the US. The region is unique because it is home to two major urban centres. The region is renowned as the global epicentre of health innovation and care. The tech talent pool in the region is over 136,000, over 60 per cent larger than Austin, Texas. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul region of [...]
Birmingham pushes for closer healthcare ties with India
The West Midlands region of England has pegged itself as an important base for medical science project collaborations through an annual India-UK Healthcare Conference. Highlights: Healthcare has been identified as a priority sector for the India-UK relationship. The India-UK Healthcare Conference, a collaboration between the Consul General of India in Birmingham and the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT), is aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practice for closer cooperation on future research projects. A combination of [...]
Illinois – Providing the environment for Indian companies to grow
As one of the most economically diverse states in the US, Illinois offers a world-class business environment, several financial initiatives, tax credits and international business development support for companies looking to expand operations in the state. Highlights: Illinois ranks number one in agricultural biosciences, is the largest soybean producer in North America, and is nationally ranked in the top five for chemical manufacturing, food processing, and plastics manufacturing. The state’s ‘5 Year Economic Plan’ has created a roadmap for the [...]