How govt can protect India Inc from catching the China virus
21 Feb 2020 As global GDP estimates are being downgraded by multilateral institutions because of coronavirus, India, too, will have to evaluate the impact on its economy, especially with the country’s high dependence on Chinese imports. China accounted for almost 14% of India’s imports in 2018-19, and an even higher share when one looks at […]
How govt can protect India Inc from catching the China virus
Turning a threat into opportunity
22 Feb 2020 The impact of the Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, is being felt globally as it has started disrupting trade, supply chains, and commodity demand, causing fears of a possible economic slowdown. The International Monetary Fund stated that while it was too early to assess the full impact of the coronavirus epidemic amidst great […]
Turning a threat into opportunity
22 Feb 2020 The impact of the Coronavirus, now named COVID-19, is being felt globally as it has started disrupting trade, supply chains, and commodity demand, causing fears of a possible economic slowdown. The International Monetary Fund stated that while it was too early to assess the full impact of the coronavirus epidemic amidst great […]
Guns, gas and technology
25 Feb 2020 U.S. President Donald Trump’s first official visit to India could lead to significant outcomes, as there have been regular and sustained engagements between Mr. Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of forums such as the G7, the G20, and the United Nations General Assembly. Today, the two countries […]
Making India a Health Technology Hub
05 Mar 2020 The Indian healthcare industry is expected to play a key role in realising the nation’s vision of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2024. Technological advancements have revolutionised the status-quo of industries across the globe, including the healthcare industry. The global health-tech sector is expected to reach $297 billion by 2022, […]
Bridging – India’s Skill Gap
09 Mar 2020 India, with a population of 1.3 billion and a median age below 30 is one of the few countries that can meet global talent needs. The Indian workforce is estimated to increase by 27 percent by the year 2022, to approximately 600 million from the current 473 million according to the India […]
New Age Power Systems in 21st Century India
11 Mar 2020 India is set to become the biggest demand centre in the world by 2030 with about 1.5 billion people, surpassing China’s population to become the most populous country in the world. In terms of GDP growth, India is one of the fastest growing economies. Though India’s per capita electricity consumption annually […]
CII Recommendations on Enhancing Liquidity
21 Mar 2020 The recent outbreak of the Coronavirus (Covid-9) has caused unprecedented disruptions across the world, both at the national and international levels. It has adversely impacted business operations and economic activity across all sectors, while significantly disrupting global supply chains, thereby endangering expectations of a global recovery in 2020. While global policymakers try […]
CII interventions to combat Coronavirus
22 Mar 2020 The world is currently passing through a challenging period due to the spread of Covid-19. The safety of people across the world is of paramount importance, while ensuring that the epidemic does not infect more and more with each passing day. For this, Hon Prime Minister has advised citizens to maintain social […]