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    A new tune in the venture party

    2020-05-11T04:05:12+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, Guest Columns - India Global Business, North America Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020, Trendspotting - India Global Business, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

    Technology start-ups and investment banks have had paths which seemed parallel till now. Recently, more banks are looking to do business with growth companies. Is this a passing trend? Or is it here to stay? Highlights: High-growth companies are now choosing to stay private for longer. Investment banks are now looking towards the tech sector for revenue. Larger deal sizes and M&A activity in the tech sector present them with good opportunities. It's 11 pm, you are having a [...]

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      Australian businesses on a mission to India

      2020-05-11T04:05:25+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, India Inc Views - India Global Business, North America Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020, Region Focus, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

      It is important to sustain the momentum of the path set for India-Australia trade relations with commitment, consistency and collaboration. Highlights: Young demographics and rising demand driven by digitisation have made India a lucrative market for businesses. Understanding the complexity of the Indian market can be a challenging task for businesses waiting to enter this market on a strong footing. The recent delegation led by trade Minister Simon Birmingham visited India to gain market insights and explore/expand on the Indian [...]

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        India-New Zealand ties: Stuck in first gear

        2020-05-11T04:06:29+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, Country Focus - India Global Business, India Inc Views - India Global Business, North America Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

        There is a sense of deja vu when it comes to recent trade discussions between India and New Zealand, but at least the right noises are being made. Highlights: India’s reticence to sign a free trade agreement poses a peculiar problem for New Zealand, which places a high value on FTAs when it comes to gauging bilateral or multilateral relations. India’s protectionist attitude towards its dairy and agriculture sectors is also proving to be a stumbling block. New Zealand’s latest [...]

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          Portugal-India: A growing relationship

          2020-05-11T04:00:04+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, Guest Columns - India Global Business, Hotspot - India Global Business, North America Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

          With tremendous local talent, world-class infrastructure and business-friendly government policies, Portugal crosses off several boxes for Indian companies seeking to expand overseas. Highlights: Innovation, talented workforce and access to the European market are just some of the factors that make Portugal an attractive investment destination for India. Indian and Portuguese businesses have been steadily collaborating across various sectors. Several reforms and policies have contributed to significantly improve Portugal’s business environment and boost technological development. Portugal and India have a [...]

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            Numbers begin to add up for global Indian talent flows

            2020-05-11T04:05:48+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, India Inc Views - India Global Business, North America Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020, Special Report - India Global Business, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

            A massive 93 per cent jump of Indian students choosing UK universities in 2019 compared to the previous year indicates that Britain’s unfriendly image may be on the mend, giving other education destinations fair competition. Highlights: Indians have emerged as the fastest-growing nationality for student visa applications to the UK, encouraged by the post-study work visa. Indian professionals have also held onto their global lead in the Tier 2 skilled visa category for the UK, with over 57,000 visas granted [...]

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              Business ecosystem, people and environment at the heart of CSR

              2020-05-11T04:01:05+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, Guest Columns - India Global Business, North America Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020, Social Impact Focus - India Global Business, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

              The Legrand Group in India says it has undertaken several projects to promote education, skill development, health and disaster management in the country. Highlights: Legrand’s CSR policy contributes to 10 out of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) defined by the UN. The Telemedicine Centre, for the first time in India, provides medical consultation services to communities located in remote villages. The ‘LIFE Mission’ project supported flood hit Kerala in rebuilding houses (4,000+), powering back up supports to government hospitals [...]

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                A voice that matters in the Commonwealth

                2020-05-11T06:20:40+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, The Big Story, The Big Story UK - India Global Business, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

                Against the backdrop of Commonwealth Day 2020, India’s considerable heft within the 54-member organisation has never been more pronounced. Highlights: India’s proactive role within the Commonwealth has been gaining ground even as the UK, New Zealand and Australia seem to be pulling in the other direction. PM Modi has increased India’s annual contribution to the CFTC and the Commonwealth Small States Offices to increase funds for developing small island states. Another area where India is making an impact is in [...]

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                  No, Supreme Court has not said cryptocurrencies are legal in India

                  2020-05-11T04:06:07+00:00March 13th, 2020|2020, India Inc Views - India Global Business, Last Word, North America Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020, UK Edition – 13 March-26 March 2020|

                  The recent apex court judgment does not say anything on its legal validity. But this order could be overtaken by a proposed law that bans all unofficial virtual currencies. The Indian Supreme Court recently set aside a circular of the Reserve Bank of India barring Indian banks and other financial intermediaries from providing banking and other services to a person or company dealing in cryptocurrencies. Most media platforms in India and abroad have interpreted this as a victory for proponents [...]

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