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Will India’s monetization program ever work?

The government has announced a very ambitious plan of monetizing infrastructure assets worth $81 billion. Experts believe it’s a good idea, but the execution looks challenging. The timing isn’t perfect, either. The Indian government has...

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Tourism Infrastructure: Arunachal Pradesh an ideal destination for investment

Arunachal Pradesh is arguably India’s most picturesque, yet under-explored, hill destination. A major reason behind the low tourist footfalls has been the lack of connectivity. The recent connectivity-rush in the region may bring an end...

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Myanmar: India intends to play the long game & invest more

The armed forces of Myanmar, referred to as Tatmadaw, are in the habit of grabbing political power. They did it again in a February 1, 2021 coup. But unlike in the past, India didn’t leave...

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Asia defies pandemic, sees rise in FDI

The region was an exception in a year that saw foreign investments crash to greater depths than after the 2009 global financial crisis. The steep fall could have painful implications for Africa’s industrialization bid. Foreign...

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Vaccination and Rain: Reviving Indian auto industry

The pandemic-induced economic slowdown has hit India hard. Prospects for the vehicle sector hang on the monsoon season and a successful vaccination campaign. India’s automotive sector, which contributes 7.1% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP), has...

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EastlyExpress: West Bengal, North East & the pandemic

Insights on Trade Relationship between India & its North East Neighbours with Pratim Ranjan Bose, Co-founder- Eastly Express | Researcher, Kolkata. Ezilarsan PKP: As Election has concluded in WestBengal, From your point of view, which...

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Insights by Jagdish Sheth: India, Small Business & Pandemic | Two Questions At a Time Series

2Qs At a Time Series@ MarketExpress: How does a small business survive in the pandemic, particularly when very little assistance is coming from various quarters, In Indian Context?   Jagdish Sheth: It is difficult. It...

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May Fourth be with the Dollar

After seeing its pre-weekend gains pared yesterday, partly due to some disappointing data, the US bounced back today.  It is posting broad gains, and the euro has been sold through last week’s lows. Among the...

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Mumbai COVID lockdown spells trouble for businesses

India is among the countries hardest hit by in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic — not only in terms of human life, but also economically. Rakesh Kumar Nayal runs a grocery store in...

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Budget 2021; Still Miles to Cover in terms health, development and reforms

The Annual financial statement-the Union Budget, as stated in article 112 of the constitution of India, presented on the first day of February by the Finance Minister (FM), Mrs Nirmala Sitharaman. It was the first...

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Does India’s Education Sector requires additional Private Investment?

In response to the many known and unknown questions of this VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous) world, Finance Minister (FM) presented the most awaited budget of decades on 1st of February of this year. She...

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Dramatic Market Adjustment Continues

Rising rates continue to spur a rotation and retreat in stocks. Yesterday the NASDAQ sold-off by nearly 2.5% while the Dow Industrials eked out a minor gain. Equities are mostly higher in the Asia Pacific...