Struggling to export to India? You’re not alone Despite rapid growth in consumer demand and spending power, India is one of the hardest markets for overseas firms to successfully export to. Complex customs procedures, heavy reliance on cash, and the very geography of India pose the biggest challenges to foreign firms. Rather than trying to

Pulling back Indo-US ties not in interest of anyone: Nisha Desai Biswal Indo-US ties are so broad and dynamic that pulling back on any aspect will not be in the interest of anyone, a top American official has said while observing that the next administration may want to add their own new areas of focus

Data shows U.S. economy strengthening on eve of Trump presidency New orders for U.S. manufactured capital goods rebounded in October, driven by rising demand for machinery and a range of other equipment, the latest indication of an acceleration in economic growth early in the fourth quarter. The brightening economic outlook received a further boost from

We can work towards ‘Make in India & Make with India’: Israeli President Reuven Rivlin India and Israel could work more towards ‘Make in India and Make with India’ together which can bring “magic to the world”, Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said today. The President further said he fell in love with the word ‘jugaad’

Saving Lives in Rwanda, With US-made Drones Images of drones are often associated with surveillance and military attacks. But a California-based technology startup is trying to change that image from one that causes fear to one that inspires hope. Zipline International is using drones to deliver vaccines, medicine and blood to some of the most

Six Indian startups win Government of Ontario’s Next Big Idea Contest Six Indian tech startups have been crowned winners of the fourth edition of the Next Big Idea Contest by the Government of Ontario, Canada, and Zone Startups India. The selected startups win a two-week market incubation at Ryerson University. The winners are: Navaneethan Sundaramoorthy,

Forget Startups—Just Buy A Small accBusiness From A Retiring Entrepreneur Droves of baby boomer business owners are starting to retire, and looking to hand off their life’s work. That spells opportunity. Sure, you may want to found the next “Uber for [insert service here],” but that’s not the only entrepreneurial path you can walk. In

Canada unfazed by U.S. competition for infrastructure funds Canada is not worried about competing with the United States to draw private investment in infrastructure, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Monday, adding that the country’s long-term stability is attractive to investors. Canada’s government said this month it would set up an infrastructure bank and give

India Rises To Second Spot On Business Optimism And It Augurs Well For Overall Business Environment Backed by police reforms by Modi government and soon to be implemented Goods and Services tax (GST), India has improved its ranking by one spot in a global index of business optimism. As per the latest Grant Thornton International

Lulu group launches US operations Lulu Group International, the Abu Dhabi headquartered retail and hospitality group, further expanded its operations by inaugurating food processing and logistics centre in the United States. Y International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the group, launched its operation in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, Lulu group said in a statement. The export