07 Aug 2023 The priorities identified by India on the world stage are some of the most important aspects facing the world today. As one of the largest economies in the world, India has significantly influenced areas such as trade and investment, climate change mitigation and digitisation. We, at HSBC…
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An India-France Partnership Got Fresh Impetus from Modi’s Visit
18 Jul 2023 The visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to France on 13-14 July defined a new era in already-strong bilateral ties between the two countries. The Prime Minister’s official visit to France was significant as well as special, as it also marked the 25th anniversary of the India-France Partnership. During…
Unlocking Opportunities: India-Africa Partnerships and Investment Avenues
08 Jul 2023 Over the years, India-Africa trade has undergone significant shifts, driven by overarching trade goals and changing dynamics. From 2000 to 2010, trade relations experienced remarkable growth, with increased trade volumes and the inclusion of sectors like oil and gas, machinery, and automobiles. India and Africa have prioritised…
India-Nepal: Embracing Shared Prosperity
20 Jun 2023 The relationship between India and Nepal has long been characterized by a deep-rooted cultural affinity and an intimate friendship. Over the years, both nations have made significant efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation and foster a favourable environment for economic growth. The recent CII India-Nepal Business Summit marked…
From India to Canada: Business Footprint of Indian Companies in Canada
06 Jun 2023 Beyond the shared association of Commonwealth countries, the modern iteration of the India – Canada relationship began in 2015, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Canada for a bilateral state visit since 1973. The visit resulted in many important agreements…
Indian Industry’s Business Footprint in the United States
11 May 2023 The recent years were marked by economic extremes; because of the COVID-19 pandemic, US GDP fell by 8.9 percent in the second quarter of 2020 – the largest single-quarter contraction since the Great Depression. US economic recovery has been slow but steady, reaching 2.7 percent in 2022. India also faced the sharpest GDP drop in…
India’s Growing Ties with Italy and France
03 May 2023 In an uncertain global business environment, India has been proactively engaging with the world for new economic opportunities. This is an opportune moment to deepen engagement with two long-time collaborators and close partners—Italy and France—with whom India shares historical ties and many mutual interests. Both Italy and…
India – Italy: Enduring partnership
27 Apr 2023 India and Italy both are ancient civilizations but young states. These two ancient civilizations have known, interacted and traded with each other for over 2000 years. Modern day contacts between the two nations were formed through exchanges between the intellectuals from both sides. Both countries have significant economic,…
Status and Prospects of The Global Economy
03 Apr 2023 The global economy, first hit by the pandemic and then the conflict in Ukraine, has experienced a significant slowdown. With sharp deceleration across the developed world as central banks hike interest rates to tackle inflation, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected the global economy to slow…
Inclusive GVCs for Resilient Global Trade and Investment
28 Mar 2023 Global Value Chains (GVCs) have played a crucial role in securing the development of the world economy since intermediate commodities, services and capital goods account for more than 70% of international trade. As a result, GVCs have given nations a way to industrialize at a much earlier…