Cover Story - FDI

For reasons ranging from colonial hangover to an affinity towards socialism, India has always been suspicious of FDI. While there has been a change in mindset post liberalisation, doubts continue. However, criticism notwithstanding, is FDI an answer to all of India’s economic woes? read more

 

Global Trade – This month

From bilateral agreements between Russia and China to resumption of South Africa-Iran trade and much more

 

India Trade – This month

Duty hike on raw sugar imports, all but forgotten AEZs, new multi-purpose berths at six major ports and much more

 

Spotlight - Sri Lanka

End of a two-and-a-half decade long civil war means the economic picture of this island nation is now brighter than ever read more

 

Infographics - Spirits & Liqueurs

Like 'em or hate 'em, they are a reality. Despise them or think of them as god's gift, they represent a massive trade read more

 

Globetrotter - Persistent Systems

Post silver jubilee celebrations, one of India's most valued IT products company is gearing up for the future read more

 

The Midas Touch - Cotton Linters

A byproduct of the cotton oil extraction process, these silky fibres have a big, yet volatile demand in China read more

 

The Secret Ingredient - Groundnut

While India's groundnut exports are doing great, they can do better, actually much better read more

 

Import'onomics - Agricultural spray pump

More money in the hands of farmers means the demand for these sprayers are rising by the day read more

 

Bestseller - Photographic paper

They capture your favourite moments for eternity and are profitable to import read more

 

Policy Focus - MEIS

With so many structural issues, shouldn't the government act less miserly? read more

 

Policy Monitor - Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC

Talks about his efforts to bring back lost glory for India's diamond exports read more

 

Prime Focus - Private ports

The young, yet real flagbearers of India's EXIM trade read more

 

Datebook

Some trade fairs you shouldn’t miss out on in India and abroad in June & July read more

 

Exclusive Interview - Shaida Abdali

In a candid interview, the Ambassador of Afghanistan to India speaks about the post-Taliban era and Indo-Afghan trade read more

 

Exclusive Interview - Sukanya d. Roy

Managing Director (CGB), Swarovski India, talks about the company's journey in India, tariff barriers, 'Make in India' and more