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    We are at a defining moment in British history

    2018-09-27T13:30:46+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, Global Indians, October 2016, Year|

    Jitesh Gadhia is one of Britain’s newest peers and made worldwide headlines recently when he marked his entry to the House of Lords by swearing his oath of allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II on a copy of the ‘Rig Veda’ – the ancient collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns dating back to around 1,200 BC. ‘India Global Business’ caught up with the 49-year-old investment banker of Gujarati-origin to delve into his new role, India-UK ties and the post-Brexit scenario.

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      Taking India-US ties to a new level needs a bold Indian initiative

      2020-03-12T08:18:00+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, October 2016, Special Edition - November 2016, US Election, US Elections, Year|

      The general mood within the US has changed over the last few years, as reflected in the aggressive ‘US first’ stance of both candidates, argues a senior foreign policy expert. In this ‘India Global Business’ exclusive, he weighs up the steps India can take in the post-Obama landscape. Irrespective of who moves into the White House on November 8, the four key determinants, from the Indian perspective, of establishing robust and mutually beneficial Indo-US relations will remain unchanged. These determinants [...]

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        What India wants from the next US President

        2020-03-12T14:26:20+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, October 2016, US Election, Year|

        In a world where Americans seem split on the advantages of globalisation and liberal trade, we look beyond the wish-list politics of the past to see what a new American regime could mean for India.

        What would India want from the next president of the United States? In years and elections gone by, that question would have been answered with a wish list of bilateral agreements and country-specific demands. In 2016, in these troubled and confused times for the global polity and economy, the answer is wider: the new president should renew...

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          Operational mechanics for new non-dom laws

          2018-10-31T14:24:27+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, More from this edition, October 2016, Other Highlights, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

          In August 2016, the UK government issued further consultation on the rules affecting the taxation of non-UK domiciled individuals and inheritance tax on UK residential property. In the lead up to the final legislation which will follow the consultation, a tax expert delves into the impact on Global Indians. Draft legislation includes details of wide-ranging changes to the tax landscape for so-called “non-doms” and UK residential property, due to take effect from 6 April 2017. Domicile Deemed domicile In any [...]

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            Does Indian IT get a fair deal?

            2018-09-27T13:46:23+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, October 2016, Sector Focus, Year|

            R. Chandrasekhar is the president of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM), the premier trade body for the Indian IT-BPO sector. In this exclusive interview with ‘India Global Business’, the former Secretary in the Indian government’s Department of Telecommunications delves into the trends in the industry, the future of robotics and how the Indian information technology sector can remain ahead of the curve.

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              Flanders accelerates India toward a bright, high-tech future

              2018-10-31T14:13:33+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, October 2016, Region Focus, Region Focus, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

              Flanders is one of three official regions of Belgium in the European Union (EU). ‘India Global Business’ throws the spotlight on this economic powerhouse to see what it can offer Indian companies looking to set up in Europe. Flanders is all about synergy – synergy between knowledge centers, corporations, universities, markets and culture. The region’s perfect combination of talent, innovation, infrastructure and purchasing power make it a bustling metropolis that gives wings to Indian businesses. Are you ready to take [...]

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                India comes to grips with creating world-class universities

                2018-10-31T14:24:06+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, India-EU, India-UK, October 2016, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

                Indian universities have had the dubious distinction of lagging far behind on global rankings for decades. However, this year marked a significant shift, with a record 31 making the grade in the definitive ‘Times Higher Education World University Rankings’ for 2016. ‘India Global Business’ looks into what is behind India being branded the “star” of South Asia this year. The Indian Parliament had recently passed the Institutes of Technology (Amendment) Bill 2016, which is hoped to mark a watershed moment [...]

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                  What made this Indian firm choose Flanders?

                  2018-10-31T14:13:47+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, October 2016, Region Focus, Region Focus, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

                  A Mumbai-headquartered manufacturer shares its reasons behind choosing Flanders as a European base. The JBF Group specialises in polyester and related products with end-use applications in textiles and packaging. The group’s activities in India are focused on polyester yarns & resin businesses and it recently announced its first foray into the petrochemical business with the setting up of a greenfield Pure Terephthalic Acid manufacturing plant in Mangalore. The group’s activities outside India operating manufacturing plant site located in UAE through [...]

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                    Riding on an entirely Indian solar solution

                    2020-03-12T08:16:08+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, More from this edition, October 2016, Sector Focus/Renewables, Special Edition - November 2016, Year|

                    Naveen Rabelli recently completed a unique 10,000-km journey from India to the UK in a fully solar-powered auto-rickshaw. His mission was simple: To show the world what Indian jugaad or frugal innovation can achieve in the world of renewables.

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                      Brexit a huge opportunity for new India-UK deal

                      2018-09-27T13:12:59+00:00October 18th, 2016|2016, India-UK, October 2016, Year|

                      Shailesh Vara MP was elected to the British Parliament in 2005 and has held a number of senior positions, including former justice minister and former work and pensions minister. Prime Minister Theresa May recently appointed him co-chairman of Conservative Friends of India (CFI) alongside Ranjit Singh Baxi. ‘India Global Business’ caught up with him to discuss his priorities in a new post-Brexit scenario.

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