Bloomberg reports,"right now, the developed countries that have long been in the vanguard of efforts on climate look to be falling behind. India is taking the initiative, fueled by the growing self-confidence of a country that’s the world’s most populous and seeing the fastest economic growth this year among the...
India to Host G-20 Diplomats at Andaman Islands to Build a Policy Agenda
Before India takes up the presidency of G-20 formally on December 1, the government plans to hold a special meeting at the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa on Havelock Island from November 25 to 27. This event will bring together diplomats from all missions of G-20 countries and some UN...
Climate Envoy John Kerry Visits New Delhi
On the heels of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's three day stay in India, President Joe Biden sent another top aide for high level meetings in New Delhi. This highlights the importance placed on India by the Biden-Harris Administration. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with Indian Prime Minister...
India to Host Global Mobility Summit in September
NITI Aayog, India's policy think tank, in partnership with various ministries and industry partners, is organizing MOVE: Global Mobility Summit in New Delhi on September 7 and 8. This summit aims to drive India's goals toward electrification of vehicles, renewable energy integration, and job growth. 1,200 participants from across the...
Forbes India CEO Dialogues: Bureaucracy in India must Expedite Economic Change
The Forbes India CEO Dialogues were held in New Delhi on March 17, where senior bureaucrats of the Indian government and leaders of industry discussed the theme ‘25 years on, has the Indian economy liberalized enough?’ Panelists included Amitabh Kant, CEO, Niti Aayog; Anil Swarup, coal secretary; Shaktikanta Das, economic...
India’s Direct Selling Industry to Exceed $10 Billion by 2025
According to a report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the audit, tax and advisory firm, KPMG, direct selling in India will go beyond the $10 billion mark by the year 2025. According to the report, the industry has recorded 16 percent growth over...