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Economy

Who will win over the Iranians?

The battle for investment opportunities has just begun as the Middle East superpower opens itself to the world Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya May 25, 2016: From the time sanctions have been lifted on Iran, it has become a hot destination for investments globally. And there are ample reasons for this interest. First, one must understand the...
Economy

India to be among top five in manufacturing by 2020

Interestingly, China may be dislodged by the US from the number one position Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya May 23, 2016: That India is known for its information technology services globally is widely accepted. But the country is also ready for the next phase of growth in manufacturing. According to a report by Deloitte, India is projected to...
Business Leaders

Cochin airport takes off on solar power

World’s first solar powered airport has more electricity than it needs Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya May 10, 2016: As the plane hovers over Cochin airport in India, you will be astonished to see a large number of solar panels in the vast compound. There are more than 46,000 of the reflective panels tapping the rays from...
Finance Islamic Banking

Non-banking financial companies leading the way in India

An update on the status of Islamic finance in India Camille Paldi April 22, 2016: India is a continent full of entrepreneurs, accountants, lawyers, IT practitioners, bankers, finance professionals and more, and is projected to become one of the two largest economies alongside China in this century. Although operating in a caste system with a...
Economy

Investment agreement signed for TAPI pipeline

It exemplifies ADB’s role in promoting regional cooperation April 13, 2016: The shareholders of the TAPI Pipeline Company Limited (TPCL) signed an Investment Agreement in a ceremony witnessed by petroleum ministers and senior government officials of Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, and senior Asian Development Bank (ADB) officials. It will pave the way for long-term...
Fintech

Startups opting for co-working spaces

The concept is catching up in India Suparna Goswami Bhattacharya March 28, 2016: For a long time Nitesh Gupta, who resides in India’s startup capital Bengaluru, was in fix as to what to do with the big ancestral house that he owned in one of the hotspots in the city. Though he converted the house...
Business Leaders

The best places to work in Asia

Most of the companies are located in Australia followed by India IFM Correspondent March 24, 2016: Freight company DHL beat Google and SAP to be the best company to work in Asia under the MNC category, according to a survey by Great Place to Work, which conducts research on the characteristics of great workplaces. Australia-based...
Economy

‘Political agenda is influencing financial markets’

Pioneer Investment’s Head of Global Asset Allocation Research Monica Defend on the economic outlook post Brexit What are, in your view, the implications of Brexit on the global economy? We believe that the Brexit outcome is a global shock, with implications for the global and regional economic outlook that will be channelled mainly through four...
Economy

Union budget: Startups give a thumbs up

Rural India and agriculture sector also get a boost IFM Correspondent February 29, 2016: India, it seems, is all set to promote her ‘startup destination’ image — at least that is what looks from the budget speech of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Jaitley introduced a slew of measures to promote a healthy and vibrant...
Economy

Rail budget: No hike in freight fares

Focus on improving consumer experience February 25, 2016: The Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Thursday announced the railway budget. Suresh Prabhu, Union Railway Minister, while keeping the freight fares unchanged, announced four special trains — Tejas (with onboard entertainment and other world-class service), Uday (double-decker trains on busiest routes), Antyodaya Express (long distance train for...