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Investors cool over Modi economic plans

India’s premier wants to turn his country into an industrial giant, but investors have yet to be convinced, writes Henry Burrows of consultancy Alaco. 

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View from Europe: Is India's return to protectionism going under the radar?

By focusing on the US/China trade war, Europeans are missing the rise of Indian protectionism, writes Martin G Kaspar.

Wal-Mart takes majority Flipkart stake in major India move

US retail giant Wal-Mart is making a move into India with the $16bn purchase of a 77% stake in e-commerce company Flipkart. However, as N Chandra Mohan reports, the move is generating some opposition.

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EBRD president looks beyond India addition

India became the EBRD's 69th member in March 2018, two years after China joined. The bank's president, Suma Chakrabarti, tells Jacopo Dettoni what this means for the institution, and delves into the details of a private sector-focused development finance model that is bearing fruit. 

India looks to foreign investors to boost defence industry

India's Defence Production Policy 2018 is dependent on the input of foreign investors. N Chandra Mohan reports on its progress.

India plans to liberalise rules for FPIs

The Indian government has announced plans to make its economy more friendly towards foreign investors.

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Mahindra moves into India's industrial space

As India retains its allure as a manufacturing destination, real estate and infrastructure developer Mahindra Lifespace Developers is rolling out industrial clusters around the country to help maintain this momentum. Courtney Fingar reports.

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Mahindra head looks to play to Detroit's strengths

India’s Mahindra Group is investing in an automaking plant in Detroit to build utility vehicles from scratch, attracted by a combination of engineering talent, non-union labour and state incentives, as CEO Rick Haas tells Philippa Maister.

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Singapore retains FDI reinvestment crown

Singapore is again the lead city in fDi's ranking assessing reinvestment levels, with London second and Bangalore third. Naomi Davies looks at the results.

Is India's budget foreign investor-friendly?

India’s latest capital gains tax has seen investors deserting the country. But are they ignoring the opportunities that still exist? N Chandra Mohan reports.

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