Biz@india magazine
Mega Food Parks
February 15, 2016
Mega Food Parks was the most ambitious of the several schemes that the Indian government launched to propel the growth of the food processing industry. However, performance remains far from satisfactory. Eight years ago when the ministry of food processing industries (MoFPI) laun...
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Haji Salahuddin, Zainul Abedin, Jalaluddin Akbar, Zaeemuddin Ahmed
February 15, 2016
“Consistent Quality & Taste” Serving non-vegetarian food since 1913, Karim’s boasts to be Delhi’s best restaurant, when it comes to Mughlai cuisine. The reason being the consistency in taste and quality maintained over the years that have created a brand value,...
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Dr A Jayathilak
February 15, 2016
Focus on Quality Despite being a major exporter of spices globally, India continues to grapple with quality on account of issues such as contamination, hygiene and pesticide residues, says Dr A Jayathilak. What are the initiatives taken by the Spices Board to streng...
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Leena Nair
February 15, 2016
Targets USD 10 billion by 2020 Despite obstacles such as aquaculture diseases and numerous trade barriers, export of marine products from India has witnessed a steady rise in the past decade. Though exports to Gulf countries were minuscule, Leena Nair sees immense scope an...
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R S Sodhi
February 15, 2016
Spelling Success With 3Es Nearly 70-year-old Gujarat-based milk cooperative Amul is a household name in India. Working on its three ‘Es’ formula for expansion in procurement, milk processing and distribution since the past three years, it aims on taking its revenues to...
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Interview with David Velupillai
January 22, 2016
Corporate Jet Aviation Warming Up in India Growing economies such as India drive growth in aviation and vice versa. However, a good infrastructure is crucial for supporting the corporate jet aviation, says David Velupillai. What is new in the A319? In the new engine...
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Ready to eat
October 30, 2015
After a relatively slow start, the ready-to-eat sector is now tasting success. Although the home delivery and take-away services provided by restaurants remain a threat, the sector continues to grow through its innovative strategies. According to Vaishnavi Raichur, a research ana...
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Modernisation of Airports
October 29, 2015
With merely a third of the 456 airports operational in India, the government is taking steps such as scrapping the airport charges to increase the regional air connectivity. Tucked away at a corner in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirapalli International Airport (or Tric...
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Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft
October 29, 2015
While negotiations with Dassault for the purchase of Rafales dragged on, India launched discussions on an ambitious project of developing an advanced combat aircraft in collaboration with Russia. While Rafale deal has reached a conclusion, at least for now, the negotiations on th...
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NGOs in India
October 28, 2015
Far from being recognised as the government’s guiding agents in developmental activities, a large section of NGOs and voluntary organisations in India are today being branded as enemies of the State. Is the crackdown on NGOs legitimate or is the government scared of dissent? St...
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Broad-based Trade & Investment Agreement (BTIA)
October 28, 2015
An imminent relaunch of negotiations runs into a fresh roadblock. Can the European Union and India get through the multitude of differences to sign a deal? After a hiatus of nearly two years, trade negotiators from India and the European Union were to get together in New Delhi on...
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Interview with Rajiv Pratap Rudy
September 28, 2015
Equipping to Skill India With the commencement of Skill Loan Scheme on the National Youth Day on July 15 and formations of strategic cooperation within the government, ministry of skill development is gearing momentum, says Rajiv Pratap Rudy. What are your strategies and policies...
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