Dockyard Kakinada Container Terminal-Waking up from the Slumber
When Kakinada Sea Port (KSP) was commissioned in 1997, it seemed destined for greatness. For some years, the government worked hand-in-hand with private players. But visible progress was short-lived. Today, the port's wrestle with time ...
Event Feature The Dollar Business Power Series Conclave Spring Summer Edition
The inaugural edition of The Dollar Business Power Series Conclave, held on June 23, 2016, at Marriott Hyderabad, was a roaring success. The power-packed conclave was graced by eminent speakers from the Government of India ...
TDB Forum TDB Forum Ask A Question July 2016
In the world of export-import, each shipment counts. And you cannot afford to make any “uninformed investment”. So, if you have any doubt or a question, ask us. Our team of experts at The Dollar ...
Spotlight Republic of Mali
Land of Timbuktu, the city of gold
This landlocked West African country saw rapid economic growth in the 1990s and the early part of the 21st century. However, growth stalled in 2012 due to a military ...
Monologue Monologue - People Speak - July 2016
I will do everything I can as Prime Minister to steady the ship over the coming weeks and months, but I do not think it would be right for me to try to be the ...
Steven Philip Warner | Editor-in-Chief Think Beyond Brexit
With UK walking out of EU, similar demands may be tabled across nations like the Netherlands, France and Germany, where elections are happening next year.
Steven Philip Warner | July 2016 Issue | The Dollar Business
The midlife ...
Date Book Date Book July 2016
Have a product to showcase? Want to learn what your rivals are up to? Here’s a list of trade fairs you shouldn’t miss in July and August 2016
India
Amtex 2016
July 08-11New Delhiwww.amtex-expo.com
Asian Machine Tool Exhibition (AMTEX) ...
Borderline There could be many a slip between the cup and the lip
While the new rule scraps the mandate to have five years of domestic operations, it does wants an airline to keep aside 20 aircraft or 20% of their total fleet (whichever is higher) for Indian ...
Case Study Wakro Organic Tea-A Leaf of Faith!
This is a story about a start-up that has won many accolades and brought about several social changes. The lady behind the set up is Basamlu Krisikro, an agro-entrepreneur from Arunachal Pradesh. We meet her ...
Contents Content July 2016
Cover Story - EPCs Are they playing their Part?
Originally conceptualised as ‘catalysts’ to boost India’s exports, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) have for long been perceived to be agencies that lacked dynamism to effectively impact exports ...
The Secret Ingredient Mango-All Hail the King of fruits!
India’s export figures aren’t luring, especially when it accounts for 45% of the world’s total mango production. But despite concerns over import bans and logistics, the road ahead for Indian mangoes does look bright.
Sairaj Iyer ...
Global Manager "we export several products from India"
Wärtsilä, a Finland-based global leader in marine and energy solutions, entered India in early 1980s. Today, Wärtsilä is not just catering to the domestic market, but is also exporting auxiliary units for engine driven power ...
Cover Story Export Promotion Councils-Are they playing their part?
Originally conceptualised as 'catalysts' to boost India's exports, Export Promotion Councils have for long been perceived to be agencies that lack dynamism to effectively impact exports across industries. Many exporters still perceive their association with ...
Global Trade Global Trade July 2016
News, events and analyses related to global trade and snippets of changing trade matrix during the month of June 2016.
United Kingdom
Brexit
Annulling an uneasy marriage
In a historic referendum held on June 23, 2016 in United Kingdom ...
Inbox Inbox July 2016
We value your feedback, whether criticism or appreciation. And Here are a few that hit our mailboxes in June 2016
This is with reference to the story titled ‘Importing under a misa(DAP)ted policy’ published in the ...
Importonomics Pigeon Pea-Patience is the key in this trade
India is the largest producer of pigeon peas in the world. Interestingly, it's also the biggest importer. Stagnant production ensures that the country continues to rely on imports to satiate its booming domestic demand. But ...
India Trade India Trade July 2016
News, leads and analysis related to India’s trade and all that’s happened on the policy front during the month of July 2016India
World bank REPORT
Reaffirming faith!
The World Bank Global Economic Prospects June report, predicts a gloomier ...
Overseas Talk We are drawing inspiration from Make in India
Niankoro Yeah Samake, Ambassador of the Republic of Mali to India, believes India, of late, has been proactively making inroads into the African continent, including Mali. However, he also feels despite this increased engagement, trade ...
Policy Focus 24x7 Clearance: A distant dream or sweet reality?
The Central Board of Excise and Customs, in conjunction with the Ministry of Finance, has in recent times taken a slew of measures to improve ease of doing business in India. One such initiative is ...
Rendezvous Innovation and technology will drive industry
Telangana recently celebrated its second State Formation Day. The Dollar Business caught up with Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao, Cabinet Minister for IT E&C, Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, Mines & Geology, Public ...
