A vision to provide high-quality, personalised education across the world
Byju Raveendran is the CEO and Founder of BYJU’S, the world’s highest-valued edtech start-up. In this interview,...
A step forward in India-Japan relations
The recent 2+2 dialogue between India and Japan aimed to push their relationship beyond bilateral trade and open up pathways for cooperation in defence and strategy. Highlights: The recent and first-ever 2+2 dialogue between India and Japan is an indication of the increasingly close ties between the two nations. The only other country India has held a 2+2 ministerial dialogue, which is seen as an upgrade from any meeting at a secretarial level, is the US. Despite the close relationship [...]
US and India prepare for some tricky negotiations
India and the US are likely to sign an agreement to facilitate transfer of sensitive military technology to Indian private sector partners, review the progress of pending Indian defence purchases from the US and look for a way to avoid imposing sanctions on India for buying a Russian missile defence system. Highlights: US and India currently have a strong convergence on strategic worldviews though disagreements on trade between the two countries are at their widest. The US and India are [...]
Tata Steel struggles with global industry glut
Tata Steel Europe recently unveiled a set of restructuring plans to try and reverse its loss-making streak, spurred by worldwide woes faced by the steel industry in the form of overcapacity and stagnant demand. Highlights: Tata Steel is enforcing restructuring and cost-cutting plans for its European business. The plans include cutting back bureaucracy and greater use of technology to enhance efficiency in order to become more cash-positive in a tough market. The announcement comes after Tata Steel Europe announced plans [...]
Co-creation and capability-building for India
Rolls-Royce’s Global Government Relations Director elaborates on how partnerships and co-creation offer India an accelerated path for capability development, especially in the security and defence sector. Highlights: A sustained focus on reforms, manufacturing, and indigenous capability-building has helped India’s jump in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business report. India’s search to build an indigenous defence industry offers an opportunity for global players to work with Indian counterparts in a closer partnership. Industry 4.0 is a very important area of [...]
India and the UK together are a force for global good
The Director of UK Research and Innovation, India reflects on her experience with the organisation over the past decade and outlines the growing opportunities for partnerships between the UK and India. Highlights: UKRI was created in 2018 as a public funder of research and innovation in universities and businesses. The Indo-UK research and innovation partnership has been steadily one of transformation, changing lives for people globally. In 2019, Indo-UK research and innovation opportunities and partnerships worth a commitment of over [...]
Serbia makes a play for Indian investments
A skilled workforce, prime geographic location, financial incentives and tremendous support from the government are a few factors that make Serbia a hotspot for foreign investments. Highlights: Serbia is referred to as the crossroad of Europe due to its position in the central Balkan Peninsula, on the most important route linking Europe and Asia. The country offers foreign investors a 10-year Corporate Profit Tax Holiday if they hire more than 100 employees and invest more than €8.5 million. Serbia also [...]
Bavaria – Germany’s hotspot for Indian investors
As one of the main start-up hubs of Germany, Bavaria has a lot to offer Indian companies as well as international students and young talent. Highlights: The German region of Bavaria offers investors a direct access to potential consumers via excellent transport and infrastructure. The region is thriving tech hub renowned for its skilled workforce, research and development and world-class universities. Bavaria’s GDP of €625 billion in 2018 puts it ahead of 22 of the 28 European member states. Currently [...]
An unbeatable combination in legal services
Legal experts examine the shortfalls in the Indian judicial system and share how the UK’s expertise could be leveraged to help India deliver justice in a speedy, transparent and accurate manner. Highlights: India requires a robust and dynamic judicial system and judicial techniques to ensure freedom, justice and equality as enshrined in the Constitution of India. In 2016, the government launched the Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA), India’s first-of-its-kind international institution of arbitration, set up with the aim of [...]
Working towards a new standard for preparedness and response to natural disasters in India
With the launch of EagleView Technologies’ R&D centre in Bengaluru, Rishi Daga, the company’s CEO, discusses their vision for India and elaborates on how their technology can help in disaster management, urban planning, property assessment, among others.