Food for thought for investors in UAE-India summit
India showcases the massive potential for its food and agritech sectors at Dubai conference on the back of biggest and boldest reforms to its farming economy.
Improved hiring sentiment at IITs, IIMs points to better times ahead for Indian economy
IIT students have received more than 600 job offers this year. Several fresh engineering grads have bagged salaries at par with those offered at the Ivy Leagues. This trend is also evident at the IIMs. These trends show that most companies are optimistic about the future.
Why the Sitmex naval drill matters for Indo-Pacific
This annual exercise is a key manifestation of intra-Asian security networking and highlights growing synergy between the three friendly navies of Singapore, India and Thailand.
India seizes new strategic opportunities in the GCC
Dr S Jaishankar, Indian minister of foreign affairs, underscores scope for collaboration and the positive impact of the Abraham Accord during a crucial visit to the UAE and Bahrain.
India could call the shots in the manufacturing, distribution of Covid-19 vaccines
An increasingly strategic global responsibility has emerged in which the Modi government could be seen as a critical pillar in the fight against the pandemic.
Four Indian cities among 36 global pioneers for sustainable future
Pilot project by World Economic Forum sets roadmap for battling Covid-19 and other crises and champions economic recovery.
India’s real estate sector fights back to life
New home sales are rising in Mumbai and NCR riding on reduced stamp duties and falling interest rates. Then, the proposed Model Tenancy Law is expected to further boost investment in rental housing stock.
India, EU share common cause against terror, expansionism, unilateralism
India and Europe are working on the blueprint of a new foreign policy structure. The Modi government seems to have decided to invest further in the relationship with the continent, and more specifically, particular countries within it.
Indian telecom sector sees light at the end of the tunnel but challenges remain
Falling debt levels and an expected doubling of earnings in the coming year are expected to improve the health of the Indian telecom sector. But legacy issues such as the payment of AGR dues and the exorbitant cost of 5G spectrum will have to be resolved for the sector to once again become one of the engines of India’s growth.
Window of opportunity for India as UAE and Israel embrace peace
Normalisation of ties opens the way for strategic cooperation and boost in trade for India and Indian companies. The advantages to be derived for India are significant when assessed against the vast potential of trade and commercial activities between Israel and the Arab world.