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    What is the Trump card that woos Indian Americans?

    2018-10-31T07:26:31+00:00August 11th, 2016|2016, India-US, July/August 2016, Year|

    It is one of the many perplexities of modern day politics that a politician who has such extreme views on India and Indians can find favour among the Indian diaspora in the US.

    Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has strong and, often offensive, views on just about anything. From wanting to build a wall to block out Mexicans to denying entry to Muslims into the US, he has gone on record with some of the most outrageous statements from any modern day politician.

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      The Gritty Brexiteer: Priti Patel takes centre-stage

      2018-10-03T13:08:38+00:00August 11th, 2016|2016, Brexit Special, Year|

      Priti Patel has taken over as Secretary of State for International Development in the Theresa May led post-Brexit British government. A significant promotion within the UK political establishment for this Gujarati-origin Conservative party MP is expected to bring some good news for India.

      The fact that Priti Patel became a key voice of the pro-Brexit camp in the lead up to the June 23 referendum in Britain may have seemed like a political risk at one level but it was a very natural choice at a personal level.

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        Will India-EU FTA slip further down priority list?

        2020-03-12T14:26:20+00:00August 9th, 2016|2016, India-EU, July/August 2016, Special Edition - November 2016, Trade Wars, Year|

        A free trade agreement between India and the European Union (EU) has already been nine years in the making and the pro-Brexit vote in the UK to exit the economic bloc is unlikely to come as a fillip.

        Negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union (EU) have been in the works since 2007. Neither side has been willing to give up on key concerns. For India, these include easier access for its ...

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          Indian companies are net job creators in the US

          2020-03-12T08:13:44+00:00August 9th, 2016|2016, India-US, July/August 2016, Year|

          Indian companies, far from being job destroyers in the US, are actually net employment generators, writes India Inc. Consulting Editor.

          Republican Party presidential nominee Donald Trump’s flip flops over H1B visas, which allow Indian IT pros to work in the US, show that large sections of the US are increasingly viewing protectionism as a panacea for its domestic economic problems, including joblessness, even as saner voices point to the positive contributions made by skilled migrants like Indian geeks.

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            Modi’s visit to Africa: Key takeaways

            2018-10-31T07:28:18+00:00August 9th, 2016|2016, Emerging Markets, July/August 2016, Year|

            The Indian Prime Minister sought to set the tone right and put India-Africa relations on a fast track with his recent African safari.

            Narendra Modi’s five day four nation visit to Africa in July was his 51st visit to a foreign country since taking over and 11th this year. While his trips to US, Europe or China generate more newsprint and airwaves, his African safari is anything but less significant. The continent has for long being seen as a potential bright spot in the world economy that will manifest itself after emerging markets like Russia, India, Brazil and China have exhausted themselves. When that happens, the country that has the most solid and traditional foundation and footprint...

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              Brexit or no Brexit: London is open for Indian business

              2018-10-31T07:24:47+00:00August 9th, 2016|2016, Brexit Special, July/August 2016, Year|

              The CEO of London’s economic development agency, London & Partners, flags up the British capital’s many positives in an attempt to convince Indian companies not to be put off by the recent referendum in favour of Britain’s exit from the European Union.

              Last year, London’s economic development company, London & Partners, ran a programme to discover those Indian start-up businesses which are most likely to go global. We flew the most exciting companies in adtech, cyber security, artificial intelligence, ecommerce, analytics and other sectors to London to participate in an acceleration bootcamp programme.

              Our aim was to strengthen the economic ties between UK and Indian entrepreneurs and investors, and to show them that London was a great place from which to go global.

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                India seeks reciprocity in its trade deals

                2018-10-31T07:08:46+00:00August 9th, 2016|2016, July/August 2016, Trade Wars, Year|

                India has resisted pressure on opening up certain areas while the US and Europe are not equally forthcoming, with reciprocity being its mantra on global dealings.

                Consider this: An Indian company operating in the US will have to pay additional visa fees of $4,000-4,500 for some H1B and L1 visa applications, according to the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016 that was signed into law by President Barrack Obama in December last year.

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                  Master Blaster takes business of cricket global

                  2018-10-03T13:12:55+00:00August 9th, 2016|2016, Emerging Markets, July/August 2016, Year|

                  Sachin Tendulkar, well known for his big hits on the cricket pitch, has struck a unique off-field investment in an Australian headquartered firm to provide an edge to Indian sports’ brand image. ‘India Global Business’ caught up with him during the launch in London recently to see what the Little Master has in store for cricket this time.

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                    Indian exports battle stiff trade barriers

                    2018-10-03T14:05:34+00:00August 9th, 2016|2016, July/August 2016, Trade Wars, Year|

                    Global trade slowdown is far worse than projected and the trend is leading to greater protectionism, writes FICCI president.

                    If you are concerned with slowdown in world trade, think again. It is indeed far worse than what we commonly believe. As the July-report of ‘Global Trade Alert’ pointed out, world trade is not just slowing down – the fact is it has not grown at all since January 2015. Such a prolonged phase of ‘no growth’ in global trade is worrisome and expectedly, it is accompanied by a spurt in protectionism.

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