India Inc trails the Rupee
It is the kind of freefall that makes foreign investors jittery. As the rupee slumped to yet another record low of 68 to the dollar, there are growing fears that global investors may want..
Jargon and red tape busting
Supermarket giant Walmart have confirmed that India is high on their investment list. The news follows on from an announcement that Swedish firm Ikea are set to make an investment..
Education: An investment worth making
India’s need for an enormous skilled work force that can drive its growth story forward is now a well accepted fact. But developing and honing these skills is where the real..
UK Chancellor George Osborne explains why the UK is the number one destination for Indian firms
UK Chancellor George Osborne is among the many champions of the Indian growth story in the British Cabinet. He is also proud of the fact that he drives around in a Land Rover..
Industry needs transparency – India Inc meets Naina Lal Kidwai
Naina Lal Kidwai is the Country Head of HSBC India and Director of HSBC Asia. In December 2012, she took over as..
The energy situation in India is dire – energy expert Vikram Singh Mehta issues a stark warning
Vikram Singh Mehta was the face of the Shell Group in India for nearly two decades until he resigned as chairman in October 2012. This expert in the field of energy is now..
Man of the Hour – India Inc Interview with Sir James Bevan
As the British High Commissioner to India, Sir James Bevan has been at the epicentre of the India-UK enhanced relationship drive over 2013..
How much does India need Britain?
In my government capacity as a dealmaker responsible for India for UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), I have been accompanying the Minister for Energy and Climate Change..
Climate change and clean energy
Earlier this year, I spent a packed and productive week in India. I visited five cities in six days, meeting parliamentarians, state legislators, business people and..
Indians trigger London property boom
As Indians become increasingly global in their outlook and lifestyle, the idea of owning a second home has also undergone a transcontinental shift. A documented surge of cash-rich..