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Modi’s subtle message to China
While Modi has reached out to China publicly in an attempt to foster a bilateral rapprochement, the Prime Minister’s recent visits suggest the undertaking of an aggressive political-economic stance on
Modi calls for reform in India: Will state governments respond?
As Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi implements economic reforms, he continues to call on individual states to enact change and drive investment. Will they respond? In the past year, Indian
Five challenges American companies face in Asia
American companies operating in Asia face distinct challenges affecting their profit, productivity, and potential to develop in the fast-growing markets. In particular, there are potential barriers to entry for new
Does an India-EU Free Trade Agreement stand a chance?
Negotiations toward a major trade agreement between India and its largest trading partner, the EU, seem to be back on track. Broad structural and political reforms, however, will likely be
What does Jayalalithaa’s return mean for Tamil Nadu’s economy?
Tamil Nadu, a southeast Indian state, has suffered from an unsteady economy and high youth unemployment. In May, Tamil Nadu’s popular Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa returned for a fifth term after being
Is competitive federalism stifling economic progress in India?
Given that the policy of competitive federalism is a mainstay of the Modi government’s engagement with the Indian states, it is important to look into the institutional and political considerations that will guide –
Weekly Risk Outlook
India’s central bank considers interest rate cuts. Greece discusses another bailout with the IMF and EU. Bank of Japan governor delivers speech on Japanese monetary policy. Canada releases its May unemployment report. The U.S.
Modi’s tax reform: Revolution by attrition
For companies looking to tap into one of the world’s largest consumer bases, it’s no secret that tax in India has long been a concerning grey area, and has served
GRI’s Weekly Risk Outlook
Japanese PM Abe seeks assurances on defence and trade. US Fed to keep rates low but focus on dollar surge. India to deepen influence when Afghan president Ghani visits. ASEAN
Illegal sand mining threatens the global construction boom
It sounds like a paradox, but the world is running out of sand – the type of sand that keeps the current global construction boom alive. Sand has become so scarce
