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    Pizza cravings unite India with the world

    2018-09-17T10:24:25+00:00August 22nd, 2018|2017/2018, Global Edition – August 2018, Home Page|

    The craving to order a pizza or any other kind of popular takeaway meal is at its peak at 7pm and 2am around the world, according to new research based on a global study of internet traffic. Academics from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland examined patterns of food searches online across India, UK, US, Canada and Australia and discovered “double-peaks, occurring every day at 19.00 and 02.00”. The research, published in the Royal Society journal ‘Open Science’, looks at how ancient human patterns of hunger [...]

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      India-Nepal relations: A fresh start

      2020-12-04T15:41:33+00:00August 22nd, 2018|Global Edition – August 2018, Home Page|

      China’s presence in the region is redefining the contours of India’s ties with Himalayan neighbour Nepal. When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his two-day visit to the neighbouring Himalayan nation of Nepal in May this year, it was in the backdrop of relations between the two nations at their lowest ebb. Only a month before, Nepal’s new premier K.P. Oli had visited India. Oli, widely regarded as pro-China has repeatedly voiced his opinions about updating Nepal’s relations with India. [...]

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        Is the UK or India the leader in fintech?

        2018-09-02T14:46:47+00:00August 22nd, 2018|2017/2018, Global Edition – August 2018, Home Page|

        The City of London Corporation’s Asia Adviser analyses how India and the UK compare on financial technology leadership scales. It is widely reported that London is a leader in the global fintech industry. Undoubtedly this is true when reviewing the innovation at work across the capital and the ability to leverage the world’s number one global financial centre. However, India’s booming fintech marketplace is also a leader, particularly when we consider the opportunity for digital financial inclusion and the future of finance. So [...]

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          Changing lives in India through innovative finance

          2018-08-24T12:45:06+00:00August 22nd, 2018|2017/2018, Global Edition – August 2018|

          The CEO of British Asian Trust explores how the worlds of business, government and social good are working in tandem to deliver new social impact models in India. Never before have the worlds of business, government and social good been so closely integrated. The days of societies being defined by the balance between the three distinct sectors of “private”, “state” and “charity” are long gone as increasingly we see the emergence of social businesses, public private partnerships, social enterprises and [...]

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            India’s fintech sector gaining momentum

            2020-03-26T08:35:43+00:00August 20th, 2018|2017/2018, Global Edition – August 2018|

            The country’s financial technology sector has seen a lot of momentum in the recent months. DBS Bank to partner Indian fintech companies DBS Bank, which may become the first foreign bank to set up an Indian subsidiary, plans to attract customers through fintech firms rather than spending much on physical infrastructure. CEO Piyush Gupta said the bank is not looking at buying a strategic stake in such firms or payment apps in India at this point of time like it [...]

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              Global giants eye Indian market

              2020-03-26T08:39:42+00:00August 20th, 2018|2017/2018, Global Edition – August 2018|

              Foreign investors pump in funds across different sectors. Amazon invests $385mn in India operations Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce player, has invested $385 million in its Indian operations, which completed five years in July. The fresh infusion of funds comes months after the US-based retail giant Walmart acquired Amazon's Indian rival, Flipkart. Amit Agarwal, Country Head and Senior Vice President, Amazon India said recently that the parent would not hold back from further investments in the Indian operations. The investments were [...]

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                Indian companies drive into global arena

                2020-03-26T08:44:48+00:00August 20th, 2018|2017/2018, Global Edition – August 2018|

                From Ola’s foray into the UK to telecommunication strides, India’s outbound segment remains vibrant. Ola to enter UK After Australia, India’s biggest ride-hailing start-up Ola is headed to the UK. In its second big overseas push, Ola received licences to operate in South Wales and Greater Manchester. While the operations in South Wales will be launched within the next month, it plans nationwide expansion by the end of 2018. Bengaluru based ride-hailing firm said it will offer the passenger the [...]

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