Can Pharma remain the poster child for Make In India?

    2018-10-31T13:07:09+00:00April 7th, 2016|2016, India's Export, March/April 2016, Year|

    There has been no better ambassador than the Indian pharmaceutical industry for the country, be it economically, diplomatically or being the poster child for Make In India. India Inc. explores the sector’s success as an exporter. Indian exports by numbers As shown in the preceding table, India is by far the largest producer and exporter of branded generic drugs and accounts for 20 per cent of the global market by volume. In pure economic terms, pharmaceutical exports have been a [...]

      Web Spiders Global Journey: An Indian start-up success story India Inc. exclusive with Web Spiders co-founders

      2018-10-31T12:58:36+00:00April 7th, 2016|2016, Asia Pacific, March/April 2016, Year|

      Siddharth Jhunjhunwala, co-founder & CEO, & Kavita Jhunjhunwala, co-founder & Digital Lead, of Web Spiders set up their start-up in Kolkata in the early 2000s with just two computers and now have over 300 employees around the globe, with a co-located HQ in Singapore as well as bases in the US and UK. The Jhunjhunwalas relive their fascinating journey with 'India Global Business'. Where and how in the value chain does Web Spiders (WS Group) add value to your clients globally? [...]

        Footprints for the future

        2018-05-18T13:06:23+00:00April 7th, 2016|2016, EU, March/April 2016, Year|

        The European Union and the Republic of India benefit from a longstanding relationship going back to the early 1960s. Since then trade ties between the two have evolved slowly and steadily. From being an acceptor of help and services from the European Union, India has now emerged as an investor in the European countries' development and growth. ‘India Global Business’ traces some milestones in this journey.

          Harnessing the economic surplus of a digital economy

          2020-03-06T12:53:32+00:00April 7th, 2016|2016, EU, March/April 2016, Year|

          Tata Group firm TCS is the perfect place to start the ‘Global View’ series of ‘India Global Business’, which goes in-depth into what makes Indian firms seek markets overseas and what are some of the ingredients that create truly global brands. Mumbai-headquartered Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) prides itself as one of the world’s largest services firms, with revenues of $15.5 billion and a brand value estimated around $9 billion. The firm’s European arm has bagged over 30 awards for excellence [...]

            Crafting India’s global footprint in earthy tones

            2018-10-31T13:06:40+00:00April 6th, 2016|2016, India's Export, March/April 2016, Year|

            India has come a long way from the time when it was tagged as an economically challenged country with low quality products. Today with a steadily growing population, India still remains a big consumption story that’s attracting multinationals and luxury brands to expand their presence here. On the other hand, some Indian brands are making their presence felt globally and busy expanding their footprints. And, with the Make In India campaign, various sectors have already received an impetus and commitments [...]

              Brexit will hit India

              2018-10-31T12:59:19+00:00April 6th, 2016|2016, EU, March/April 2016, Year|

              A British pullout from the EU may affect its position as India Inc.’s gateway to Europe. As Britain prepares for its Brexit vote –the referendum later this summer to decide whether Britain should or shouldn’t stay in the European Union – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to reach Brussels for the India-European Union (EU) summit at the end of March. This will be the first such summit after the Modi government came to office in New Delhi in May [...]

                India and Germany have become partners of choice: India Inc. Interview with Gurjit Singh

                2018-10-31T12:40:21+00:00April 6th, 2016|2016, EU, March/April 2016, Year|

                Cooperation between the Indian and German SME sectors can transform economic relations and overall ties between the two countries, Indian ambassador to Germany Gurjit Singh tells 'India Global Business' in this exclusive interview. How would you categorise Indo-German ties? Bilateral relations between India and Germany have been growing. We have a strategic partnership and we are building on our growing convergence on a wide range of issues and on the complementarities between the two economies. Last year (2015) was one [...]

                  Brexit: India makes it clear which side it is on

                  2018-10-31T13:02:21+00:00April 6th, 2016|2016, EU, March/April 2016, Year|

                  India has finally spoken with words & deeds backing PM Cameron’s efforts to keep the UK within the European Union. India Inc. concurs with the Indian position. The Subtle Approach However, unlike the US – which has almost threatened the UK with consequences should it choose to depart the European Union; India has done so subtly. There has been no official statement from the Indian Government so far, except for the fact that Prime Minister Modi would be personally leading [...]

                    EU-India ties remain stuck at sub-optimal levels

                    2020-03-12T08:11:03+00:00April 6th, 2016|2016, EU, March/April 2016, Year|

                    Brussels will have to walk the extra mile to improve relations with India but it is in the strategic interest of both to do so argues India Inc. Consulting Editor Arnab Mitra. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brussels came in the backdrop of the recent terror attack that devastated the seat of the 28-member European Union. Given the shared concerns on the growth of terror networks, it was natural that talks on how to combat this global menace [...]