The Economist reports that in the next 15 years India will see more people come online than any other country. Last year e-commerce sales were about $16 billion; by 2020, according to Morgan Stanley, a bank, the online retail market could be more than seven times larger. Such sales are...
Emory Professor Sheth on the Changing Consumer Behavior in India
In an interview on the side lines of his talk at “Bridge Briefings”, a forum for dialogue between experts, industry and academia, thought leader and Charles H. Kellstadt professor of marketing at Goizueta Business School, Emory University, Dr. Jagdish Sheth spoke on Consumers and Consumption in the Digital Age at...
E-commerce Startup ShopClues, India, Valued at $1 Billion
A Series E funding by Nexus Partners, Tiger Global and GIC, the Singapore government’s sovereign wealth fund, has raised the valuation of the e-commerce company ShopClues to $1.1 billion. Headquartered in Gurgaon, India, the company was founded in California's Silicon Valley in 2011. This new "unicorn valuation" puts ShopClues in...
Rockwell Collins Expands Presence in India
Iowa-based Rockwell Collins inaugurated a new, expanded facility in Bangalore, India. The opening is the result of the growing economy and aerospace industry which continues to present new opportunities for the company. “The opening is a reflection of our commitment to India, as well as the increasing demand for services...
Bombardier Transportation Expands in India
Canada's Bombardier Transportation has opened a new Rail Control Solutions office for engineering and product development in Gurgaon, near Delhi. The office will focus on developing, testing, networking and cyber security works. "We are pleased to expand our presence and investment in India with this state-of-the-art center which will support...
Global India Business Meeting, No-Charge, Los Angeles November 14
On Saturday, November 14 2015, from noon to 5 PM at the storied Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, the Indian government has organized a free Indian Diaspora Business Meet. Advance registration is required at http://www.oifc.in/registration-oifc-business-meet-november-14-2015 Arrive at 11 am to network, enjoy the provided lunch at noon and...