Most American tourists can soon obtain visas to travel to India much more easily. The new plan does not help business travelers. According to media reports, this single-entry tourist visa is valid for 30 days, and a traveler may apply twice in a year. You submit an online application, pay...
Rockwell Collins’ JV with Zen Technologies
Rockwell Collins based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Zen Technologies Ltd. with facilities in Hyderabad, India announced an agreement to combine their capabilities on simulation and training technology and offer these to the Indian military. Rockwell Collins already has facilities in India focusing on aviation simulation and training products, as...
Investors’ Growing Appetite for Vehicle-Rental Startups in India
Indian vehicle-rental startups focused on urban transportation needs are getting funding by US venture capitalists. With one of the world’s lowest car-ownership rates–18 out of 1,000 people, according to the World Bank — India has a large pent-up demand for vehicles. Sequoia Capital has invested $8 million in Zoomcar, an...
Mercedes Benz Aims for Double Digit Growth
After selling more than 9,500 cars in India last year, Mercedes-Benz is aiming for double-digit growth now. “We are planning to launch new models and increase the manufacturing capacity of out Chakan plant from 10,000 to 20,000 units a year,” said Boris Fitz, VP, sales and network development, Mercedes-Benz India...
Covidien creates India training center
Further developing its capabilities in India, Covidien PLC has opened a training and education center in India. Quoted in MarketNews Brian D. King, President Emerging Markets said “The Covidien Center of Innovation India in Mumbai offers clinicians training on advanced procedures and techniques using leading equipment and technology. The top...
Innovative partnership to Address Cancer Treatment Market in India
GE Healthcare is jointly investing $130 million with Pennsylvania based Cancer Treatment Services International (CTSI) to set up a chain of 25 cancer detection and treatment centers across India. GE will provide equipment while CTSI, which set up the 250-bed American Oncology Institute in Hyderabad in 2012, will take care...