India-Israel: A three-pronged partnership

    2020-05-11T03:30:19+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, Guest Column, Guest Columns - India Global Business, Home Page, North America Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

    There are big opportunities for Israeli and Indian companies to profit in the areas of renewable energy, retail-tech and food-tech. Highlights: India's private sector can benefit from Israeli expertise in innovation, particularly in renewable energy, retail-tech and ecommerce, and Food tech. Israeli strength in AI provides various opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions that improve the efficiency of online sales and supply chain in India. Food tech, a fast-growing sector, particularly in alternative proteins and plant-based health foods is finding [...]

      Israel has emerged as a hub for deep-tech start-ups

      2020-05-11T03:35:07+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, India Inc Views - India Global Business, North America Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020, Tech Speak, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

      Israeli tech can offer innovative solutions to challenges that some of the rapidly scaling start-ups face in India. Highlights: Israel’s vast and innovative ecosystem for start-ups has earned it the title of ‘Silicon Wadi.’ Israeli expertise in innovation and tech can helps Indian MSME entrepreneurs in technology adoption. One of the significant challenges is each country’s unique concept of time, with Indians preferring to spend time developing relationships and investments and Israelis preferring to close deals quickly. Today, a [...]

        Tapping into India’s varied tourist offerings

        2020-05-11T03:33:46+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, Interview, Interviews - India Global Business, North America Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

        Interview Indroneel Dutt, the Chief Financial Officer at Cleartrip, touches upon how technology will help keep up with the changing perception of travel. How has the Indian tourism industry evolved in recent years? There has been a perceptible shift in the way travel is perceived globally and India is no exception. Travel is no longer about going from one point to the other but a holistic and sought-after experience that has become more of a priority than a luxury. This [...]

          The nation of start-ups

          2020-05-11T03:34:04+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, Guest Columns - India Global Business, The Small Print - India Global Business, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

          Despite its size, Israel provides valuable lessons in multiple fields for other countries to follow and learn. Israel’s total land area is just a little bigger than some of the districts in India and a population that is half of any major metro city of India. Encountered with several climate, geopolitical and geographical challenges, the country has made significant progress in creating an innovation and start-up ecosystem during the past few decades. According to Start-up Nation Central, in December 2019, [...]

            Why sustainability makes good business sense

            2020-08-20T06:17:47+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, Green Talk, India Inc Views - India Global Business, North America Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

            Sustainability offers businesses a much-needed competitive edge to survive a global market with little negative impact to the environment. The threat of climate change – bushfires, recurring violent storms and rising water levels – have brought the need for sustainability, particularly in business to the forefront. Sustainability is the ability to thrive and exist. And that applies to businesses just as much as it applies to individuals. Logically, addressing global challenges, such as climate change, that threaten the very existence [...]

              Birmingham pushes for closer healthcare ties with India

              2020-05-11T03:35:21+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, India Inc Views - India Global Business, Region Focus, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

              The West Midlands region of England has pegged itself as an important base for medical science project collaborations through an annual India-UK Healthcare Conference. Highlights: Healthcare has been identified as a priority sector for the India-UK relationship. The India-UK Healthcare Conference, a collaboration between the Consul General of India in Birmingham and the UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT), is aimed at promoting the exchange of knowledge and best practice for closer cooperation on future research projects. A combination of [...]

                Hamburg is a freeport of innovative ideas

                2020-05-11T03:26:16+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, Guest Columns - India Global Business, Hotspot - India Global Business, North America Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

                The German city can help resolve some of the challenges faced by India’s developing economy, says the Managing Director of the region’s leading investment promotion agencies. Highlights: The mix of economic potential and a high quality of life makes Hamburg the powerful heart of northern Europe. Several research and innovation parks in Hamburg offer commercial spaces for innovative companies, research facilities and entrepreneurs, providing the ideal breeding ground for upcoming world market leaders. Sectors like aviation, infrastructure, technology, healthcare, maritime [...]

                  The Kashmir factor in UK-India relations

                  2020-05-11T03:38:01+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, Bird's Eye View-India Global Business, Guest Columns - India Global Business, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

                  The Boris Johnson government could open up pathways to de-hyphenate the UK’s relations with India and Pakistan and take a step towards a stronger strategic India-UK partnership. Highlights: The Pakistan/Kashmir issue remains an obstacle in furthering the India-UK bilateral relationship. In view of the unique opportunities in India’s relations with the UK post Brexit, it would be short-sighted for New Delhi to perceive the UK’s relations with Pakistan on an emotional basis or as a ‘zero-sum’ game for India. Boris [...]

                    Building an ecosystem for high-impact science in India

                    2020-05-11T03:38:29+00:00March 2nd, 2020|2020, Guest Columns - India Global Business, North America Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020, Social Impact Focus - India Global Business, UK Edition – 28 Feb-12 March 2020|

                    India is now the third largest producer of science and engineering research papers, next only to China and the US, but remains the least cited among the top 10 publishing countries. Highlights: Despite being the third largest producer of science and engineering research papers, Indian research remains the least cited among the top 10 publishing countries. India needs to build robust research ecosystems that support talented researchers and expand the number of institutions for internationally competitive research. India Alliance has [...]