Rajasthan decks up for investors

    2020-03-06T13:11:50+00:00March 15th, 2017|2018/2017, India Investment Journal March Edition, State Focus: Rajasthan, Year|

    India’s largest state has caught the attention of investors of late but has a long way to go. In one of his earliest interactions with the press after the formation of Niti Aayog, India’s premier think tank, two years ago, Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya took exception to Rajasthan being referred to as a “BIMAROU” state. The oft-used acronym means diseased or sick in Hindi and is made up of the Indian states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. [...]

      An Expat’s Guide to Jaipur

      2020-03-11T12:50:04+00:00March 15th, 2017|2018/2017, India Investment Journal March Edition, State Focus: Rajasthan, Year|

      Jaipur, the largest city of Rajasthan, prides itself for its magnificence and vibrancy. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur’s creation dates back to 1727 – when Jai Singh II established it as India's first planned city. With splendid fortresses, majestic palaces, tranquil temples and beautiful havelis, Jaipur has proved an attractive tourist destination over centuries. Other than these captivating attractions, Jaipur is also home to exquisite handicrafts and [...]