26 January 2011

FT: India and Globalisation

• India is watching for signs of protectionism among its partners

• Ascent to double-digit economic growth is new territory, and powerful middlemen shut foreign groups out of the shops

Strong growth yet to improve lives of the poor

World leaders are keen to recognise the success of a rising power. For most Indians, however, the picture is not so rosy, says James Lamont

Outsourcing: Thick skins shrug off protectionist rhetoric

James Lamont on the industry’s role in creating US jobs

The economy: High plaudits tempered by inflation fears

Strong growth is welcome, but rising food prices are causing concern, writes James Lamont

Retail: Dramatic food price rises may help open doors to foreigners

Amy Kazmin on the politically sensitive issue of obtaining investment

Guest column: A healthy financial system is essential for progress

Finance holds the key to achieving India’s long-term growth potential, writes Eswar Prasad

Nuclear industry: Government bowls sector a surprise googly

Amy Kazmin reports on controversial legislation that threatens to get in the way of plans to address a huge electricity deficit

The auto industry: Tamil Nadu on the road to attracting more investment

Carmakers are encouraged by the way the state government delivers on its promises, writes James Fontanella-Khan

Textiles: New destinations save once ‘doomed’ sector

James Fontanella-Khan reports on a revival in prospects for an industry that employs 50m people

Financing: Global reach provides new avenues for raising cash

James Fontanella-Khan reports on the savings to be made by seeking funds abroad

Pharmaceuticals: Rich pickings at home and abroad

Global companies are not so sniffy about cheap drugs these days, writes Amy Kazmin


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