India’s voice matters in the Commonwealth
With India continually reinforcing its commitment to the Commonwealth, it has the chance to boost its Commonwealth...
Oil price crash positive for India
While the decrease in oil price might help India keep its fiscal and current deficit in check, it’s long-term impact...
India is poised to become an engine of growth for the world economy
In and exclusive interview with ‘India Global Business’, Punit Renjen, CEO, Deloitte, discusses why...
Skill India Mission important for FDI
As more and more foreign companies are looking to India as a manufacturing base, the government’s reskilling initiative...
COVID-19 to change how we live, work and govern ourselves
COVID-19 will force businesses and governments to fundamentally rethink. This will have fast, drastic and permanent implications for society, writes India Inc. Founder and CEO Manoj Ladwa. Highlights: COVID-19 is forcing companies to fundamentally rethink work patterns and environments, and encourage staff to work from home. Companies are looking at virtual meetings as a temporary solution, but it could lead to a spurt in more blended virtual and real-world experiences in the future. With the prospect of parliaments and courts [...]
India as a rule-maker, not rule-taker
India Inc. Founder and CEO Manoj Ladwa explains why other countries can no longer limit India’s place in the world. Some key points made at ‘India and the Emerging World: Nationalism, Multilateralism and Creative Diplomacy’ session: It is in India’s interests to pursue a multilateral agenda as well as pursue reform of the institutions which have been failing it. Now is the time for India to stake its claim – not as a rule-taker, but as a rule-maker. Other countries [...]
Coronavirus outbreak: Short-term pain, long-term gain likely for India
As summer approaches in both China and India, the chances of the virus outbreak dissipating will brighten. Like all challenges, it will bring significant opportunities. Highlights: India’s mobile phone and electronics manufacturing sectors have been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak as almost 75 per cent of all components needed by these industries come from China. The continuing decline in global crude prices due to the outbreak will help India keep both the fiscal and current account deficits in check. Several [...]
India should be held to the same standard as other democracies: Ashok Malik, Policy Advisor, MEA
Ashok Malik, Policy Advisor, MEA, believes that recent initiatives of the Indian government have been misunderstood and misconstrued. Highlights: The divisive reaction on the CAA both domestically and internationally stems from "misunderstanding and misinterpretation of some of the recent initiatives of the government which have been misconstrued.” The western media has been almost singular in its coverage, with few publications or critics delving into the historic context or even the complexity of the problem. “All countries follow subjective criteria and [...]
Are Indian start-ups geared for the Coronavirus pandemic?
While the virus is predicted to cause economic slowdown and huge losses, some Indian start-ups are seeing this as an opportunity for new products and ideas. Highlights: The impact of Coronavirus is seen across several supply chains and different industries such as luxury, food, tourism, entertainment, automobiles, clothing, and technology. Cancellation of major trade fairs globally is causing worries to B2B start-ups who rely heavily on trade fairs for lead generation. While these setbacks dampen spirits in the ecosystem, some [...]
Indian farmers drawn to sustainable cooling techniques
A collaboration between the University of Birmingham and Indian institutions is delivering results on the ground to find energy efficient solutions to tackle food waste. Highlights: UK experts are working with Indian farmers to find sustainable solutions to tackle food loss and wastage. The project is in partnership with the British High Commission in India, the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) and is led by experts from the Centre for Sustainable Cooling. The Indian state government plans to set [...]