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Warren Buffett returns to India with a stake in Paytm

August 31, 2018

Berkshire Hathaway has taken a stake in Indian digital payments firm Paytm, marking return to India by the renowned U.S. investment firm run by billionaire Warren Buffett.

India to benefit as global airline industry gears up for a stronger 2017

December 20, 2016

While the global airline industry is poised to witness the all-time highest absolute profit in 2016, India with its new civil aviation policies emerges to be a wealth of opportunities over the next year.

UN points out regressive trade policies and higher costs in India

December 1, 2016

While the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) finds trade costs in India higher than the best-performing economies in the region, the 'Make in India' initiative is expected to ease foreign investment regulations.

International airlines desire to fly on domestic Indian routes

October 24, 2016

As major foreign players in the airline industry show increasing interest in India's regional air connectivity, the aim of the present government to make flying affordable looks achievable; however, the essential need is still to pass the litmus test.

India tourism aims to capitalise on improved air connectivity

September 23, 2016

The Indian travel and tourism sector is poised to become the most investment-friendly market of the world in terms of attracting global investors, anticipating quick solution to some old challenges.

Indian economy may escalate by 7.8 pc in 2017

July 21, 2016

According to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Indian economy may grow by 7.4 pc in the current fiscal period and by 7.8 pc in 2017, despite the challenges.

India-US tourism sector to create 46 million jobs by 2025

July 1, 2016

While India and USA join hands to explore the travel and tourism sector as a means to drive economic growth, the untapped potential of India as an outbound destination for the most frequently travelling US tourists remain a major concern.

Red carpet for foreign funds

June 21, 2016

The Government of India announced liberalisation of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) system by easing norms for a couple of important sectors including defence, food retail, aviation and pharmaceuticals.

Global consultant report

April 30, 2016

Indian companies based in Britain are boosting the growth rates in the country with huge foreign direct investment and creating massive job opportunities. This finding comes from global consultant Grant Thornton UK. Some of the interesting findings from the ten page report points...