Market wars erupt as e-commerce industry booms
A wave of hedonistic consumerism is sweeping India. And all the fun is online – whatever you are tempted to buy is just a click away…. And no need to …
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Vistara, a new luxury airline, takes wings
India’s airline industry is set to welcome a new entrant: Vistara, a joint venture (JV) between Tata Sons Ltd and Singapore Airlines Ltd. Vistara will be a full-service airline and …
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Innovative India: A hub for wearable technology
Vibrating shoes that guide you to your destination, a ring that enables your fingers control over most gadgets, and a coin-sized electronic device that can help you track your valuables. Indian startups, engaged in innovative wearable technologies, are creating a buzz as they build India’s reputation as a hub for innovative consumer electronic inventions.
Ducere Technologies Pvt., an Indian startup, has designed Bluetooth-enabled footwear — aptly named Lechal shoes — which vibrate to let the user know where and when to turn to reach a pre-set destination.
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‘India to have faster economic growth among BRICS’
A strong central government and a stable monetary policy has given India an edge over other BRICS countries to achieve swifter economic growth, says leading financial services firm JP Morgan. …
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Hail the roti-making robot!
The time has come to throw away your ancient rolling pins and those heavy tawa pans, and welcome Rotimatic –- the genius roti-making robot –- into your kitchen. A first-of-its-kind …
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New World Bank criteria can reduce India’s poor by 300 million
The number of people living below the poverty line in India is going to decrease by around 75%. At least, on paper. The World Bank is set to revise the …
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Why India cannot do away with indirect subsidy
India’s stand at the WTO negotiations on signing up the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) may have greatly disappointed the US. In his recent visit to New Delhi, the US Secretary …
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WTO deal: India places developed world in a spot
India has shown the industrialised countries they can longer have their way in multilateral trade negotiations at the expense of the developing world. The WTO General Council meeting that concluded in Geneva on July 31 failed to approve the protocol of amendment proposed by the 9th ministerial conference in Bali for enshrining the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) into the WTO Marrakesh Agreement.
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Financial inclusion: Mobile banking set for upsurge in India
In a potential game-changer for internet and banking services in India, the government is planning to launch the Financial Inclusion Mission to ensure that every household in India has access …
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US disappointed with India’s WTO stance, but remain optimistic
The United States is “very disappointed” with India’s tough stance on multilateral trade negotiations in the World Trade Organisation, but remains optimistic that New Delhi will sign on to the …
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