GLOBAL EVENTS TO AFFECT INDIAN MARKETS
India’s financial markets will increasingly be affected by global events and changes to worldwide regulation, especially those introduced after the 2008 financial crash.
MADE BY INDIA WILL SOON FOLLOW
It is good news that the Prime Minister of India has put ‘Make in India’ at the centre of India’s economic future. The development and manufacture of new products has been the core for Far Eastern and Chinese growth.
INDIA SET FOR AN INTERNET EXPLOSION BY 2017
In figures that will come as a boost for the Indian government’s Digital India plans, the internet user base in the country is set for a considerable explosion within two years.
Guest Column : THE EU AND INDIA – TIME TO REBOOT
Launched more than a decade ago, the EU-India strategic partnership seems to be in static-mode. Negotiations on the EU-India free trade agreement, the partnership’s biggest initiative, remain at an impasse and cooperation on foreign policy issues is negligible.
In-Focus : Bengal is a gateway to the East: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee believes it is a matter of “destiny” that Britain turns to Kolkata and West Bengal, which she described as a “gateway to Asia”.
In-Focus : BENGAL COMES TO LONDON TO ATTRACT INVESTMENTS
Bengal in London: Come to Bengal, Ride the Growth’ is the theme behind a 62-member delegation led by chief minister Mamata Banerjee to London to present the state as a destination for UK investments.
SHORT TAKES
One of the world’s largest carriers, Tata Communications, is looking to offload its data centre for around $500 million in a move to cut debt.
STATES MAY HOLD KEY TO LAND ACQUISITION
The search for a consensus on the land acquisition bill between the Narendra Modi government and large swathes of the opposition landscape doesn’t seem any closer to resolution.
SHORT TAKES
Polaris India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based off-road vehicle maker Polaris Industries, is exploring the possibility of assembling its iconic motorcycle brand 'Indian' in India.
Impact investments and social enterprises
In recent years, impact investing has gained momentum and can be recognised by synonyms such as value based investing, socially responsible investment, sustainable investing, patient capital, mission driven funding, blended value and so on.