Chinese leaders may well respond to challenges with heightened rhetoric.
Based on the evidence at hand, Modi's goal of scripting a broader, lasting upturn appears some way off, says Rajesh Kumar Singh.
India is experiencing jobless growth and skepticism abounding that the country may not be able to cash in on its demographic bonus
Euro-zone growth could improve because of (a) reduced pace of fiscal tightening and (b) stronger exports, but weak domestic demand and a fragile banking system could increase deflation risks that could force the European Central Bank to turn further accommodative.
Mark Mobius, co-founder, Mobius Capital Partners, tells Puneet Wadhwa that investors should concentrate more on "value" rather than momentum, and on good small- and medium-sized companies rather than large-caps.
Essentially, the focus will be on cracking big deals.
Adani has blamed opposition to its mine for delays in moving the $7 billion project to the construction phase
The need of the hour is to strike a balance between the capability of the conventional and the prospect of the renewable to give a realistic shape to the Prime Minister's vision, says Rajiv Mishra.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), HCL Technologies and HDFC Bank are among the 50 best public companies in Asia-Pacific according to a compilation by Forbes, which ranked India second behind China as home to the "world's next growth engines".
Money will flow to Europe, Japan - and the emerging markets, including India.
The government, he said, has implemented 'bold reforms'.
Recent recovery in the white metal was reflected in a falling gold to silver price ratio.
India's network has expanded at a compound annual rate of around 4% which has added more than 4.8 km of additional roads since 1951, but even so the network remains badly underdeveloped
China sees India and Japan's 'North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project' as a challenge to its OBOR, says Rajaram Panda.
'It will take a long time for the effects of demonetisation to wear away, and I am not even sure that a year lost, can at all be even recovered.'
However, Denmark said it is difficult to conclude on the real intention behind this.
A collapse in global oil prices has unleashed a wave of monetary easing.
'India's print media appears to be on the ventilator, gasping for breath, cutting staff, cutting salaries, cutting editions, cutting off its hands and legs,' notes Krishna Prasad.
OIL, IOC, HPCL, BPCL slipped between 0.1-1.5% each while the oil producing companies such as ONGC (0.1%), RIL (1.5%), GAIL(2.6%) also edged lower.
Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata are cities of global repute.
Other large recipients are China ($64 billion), the Philippines ($28 billion), Mexico ($24 billion), Nigeria ($21 billion), Egypt ($18 billion), Pakistan ($17 billion), Bangladesh ($15 billion), Vietnam ($11 billion) and Ukraine ($9 billion).
Denmark topped the list of the 144 nations.
Taking on board India's concerns, the G-20 Summit on Friday acknowledged that excess volatility of financial flows and disorderly movements in exchange rates can affect economic and financial stability of emerging markets and called for sound policies to address it.
Investors are keenly awaiting the announcement of the macroeconomic data-IIP and CPI due on Tuesday.
For now, the upside appears to offset damage done to exports by weaker global demand.
'It is not the external world that is stopping Indians from winning medals. It is our culture.'
FM should avoid proposals such as to tax financial transactions and fringe benefits
'It is time to allow the rupee to move towards its true value, as it is hurting Indian exports, investment and SMEs associated with export sectors that create jobs,' argues Pravakar Sahoo.
For 2017-18 and 2018-19, investors are better off focusing on the quality of measures announced in the Budget and outside it rather than on the Budget numbers themselves, says T T Ram Mohan.
India and China on Tuesday discussed the recent spate of incursions and ways to maintain peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control in the border areas.
Sanjay Mookim, India equity strategist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, tells Puneet Wadhwa that this is not a time for investors to dabble in relatively small and illiquid stocks.
Economists who get too close to prime ministers eventually come to grief after their boss is defeated
South and South-West Asia could witness an economic growth of 5.3 per cent in 2015, which will be a four-year high.
Lower interest rates needed to boost manufacturing, officials say.
In the Financial year 2013-14 there were encouraging signs on the foreign trade front as India's trade deficit recorded a sharp fall.
'We have seen a host of businesses across sectors generate economic value and wealth for investors.'
Reacting to market specific developments, the domestic unit touched a low of 66.74 in intra-day trade before concluding at 66.65.
The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance. This plurality of our society has come through assimilation of ideas over centuries. Secularism and inclusion are a matter of faith for us. It is our composite culture which makes us into one nation.
That is bad news for officials taking part in discussions at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings this week.
Despite recent setback, these remain the most appropriate tool for international diversification
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