Learning from the Indian start-up ecosystem

    2020-03-17T06:31:46+00:00October 11th, 2019|2019, Home Page, North America Edition – 11th October 2019, UK Edition – 11th October 2019|

    A systems analyst turned tech strategy advisor explains why African entrepreneurs should take a page out of India’s start-up ecosystem as a way to generate more employment opportunities. The growth in African-Indian commercial relations accelerated in the decade since the global meltdown, its most obvious manifestation being the coming of the titans of the Indian industry like Tata, Arcelor Mittal, Essar Steel, Jindal Steel and others to the African continent. This acceleration must, however, be put in the context of [...]

      Magnetic Latvia – your trusted business partner

      2020-03-24T07:17:13+00:00July 26th, 2019|2019, UK Edition – July 2019|

      The Director of Investments for Latvia’s National Investment agency lays out the many investment opportunities that the country has to offer. This year Latvia is celebrating its centenary and one could not wait for a better time to start a business in Latvia. The country offers many financial incentives and advantages for foreign investors be it a business looking to expand, a startup looking to begin its entrepreneurial adventure or a merger and acquisition opportunity. Indeed, the World Bank’s annual [...]

        India’s young women are probably its greatest resource for the future

        2019-04-18T12:30:06+00:00April 18th, 2019|2019, Women's Edition – April 2019|

        The chair of the Oxford India Centre’s Advisory Board and former Secretary of state of Health and Chair of the UK India Business Council explains why she thinks the new generation of Indian women will help their country and its people to fulfil their extraordinary potential. I was in Cambridge when I first fell in love with the idea of India. I’d arrived from Australia, at the age of 19, to study English Literature - and discovered that my tutor [...]

          Bulgaria: On the strategic crossroads of five pan-European corridors

          2020-03-24T11:01:46+00:00November 2nd, 2018|India Inc News|

          Bulgaria highlights its geographical location and attractive investment credentials for Indian companies eyeing the European Union (EU). Bulgaria and India have a long-standing friendship and the bilateral relations are characterised by an atmosphere of close friendship and mutual understanding. In 2019, India and Bulgaria will mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and throughout this entire period we have enjoyed exciting possibilities in important areas, including trade and investment activities. In recent years, [...]

            Has the UK undersold itself in India?

            2020-03-26T10:47:02+00:00June 5th, 2018|2017/2018, Putting it in context, Special Edition - June 2018|

            It is time for India to grasp the size of opportunities the UK has to offer, writes a well-heeled UK-India dealmaker. Almost 20 years ago, the then UK Prime Minister appointed me to the UK India Roundtable to suggest policies to the Prime Ministers of both countries to enhance ties. Both country’s governments have sought closer ties for decades. But what of the future? What more can be done? India’s GDP grew at 7.1 per cent in 2016- 2017, and [...]

              Malawi: Land of untapped investment opportunities for India

              2018-10-31T10:33:53+00:00June 6th, 2016|2016, Africa, May/June 2016, Year|

              With more than 100 Indian companies active in the region, Malawi offers a much wider market for India in the years to come. One of the country’s leading investment promoters makes his pitch for Indian business. Malawi has had a cordial long-standing bilateral relationship with India which dates back to 1964, when Malawi gained its independence from the British. Malawi has a functioning Mission in Delhi, which it opened in February 2007. Since then, there have been nine major Head [...]