Rufus Pinto

Oct 14, 2024 | anz.com.au | mark bennett |Richard Yetsenga |Rufus Pinto

India this year surpassed China as the country with the world’s largest population. "The excitement over India’s development has only grown since it surpassed China as the country with the largest population. But you need to look closer to really understand its potential."So, it is only natural all eyes are on this market to understand its needs, its capacity and where the opportunities might be. But to grasp all these you must understand the complexity of India’s growth journey.

Oct 3, 2024 | anz.com | Richard Yetsenga |Rufus Pinto |David P. Leong |Yeekei Chan

India’s ongoing growth and increasing offshore interest has placed it in firmly in the global economic discussion. The economy’s rapid expansion has been subject to scepticism in the past, but in 2024, it’s clear India has arrived. The are three key elements behind how India got to this position, and where it will go next. The first is how India has handled recent challenges. The most difficult part of the cycle for the Indian economy has probably passed.

Jun 4, 2024 | bluenotes.anz.com | Rufus Pinto |David P. Leong

India’s ‘Look East’ policy established in 1991 revived the geography’s ties with Taiwan. Since then, total foreign trade has grown by an average 10 per cent annually to $US8.5 billion in 2023. India is now Taiwan’s 16th largest trading partner. "Many Taiwanese groups are already expanding their offshore presence and are doubling down on India as a strategic destination.”Taiwan’s economy produces a wide range of sought-after goods, from shoes to semiconductors.

May 29, 2023 | bluenotes.anz.com | Rufus Pinto

Political or diplomatic will also appear to be aligning with economic goals. New Delhi is actively negotiating free trade deals with major economic blocs after a hiatus of nearly a decade. One with Australia, concluded in 2022, created excitement about the scope of opportunities it offers for trade, capital and human capital flows. Several others are in the pipeline.