One of the most significant trends emerging in the wake of liberalization is the new vigour of the entry of corporate hospitals and multinationals in the health care scenario. The reason for this new tempo is the potential that India offers to NRIs and multinationals. With the current ratio of population to all types of beds being 1300: 1, it has been estimated that there is a huge demandsupply gap which may require nearly 3.6 million beds to...more
With consequences on the market structure, as a result The current article would deal of competition and the innovative schemes of the players to capture market shares. The GoIs decision to liberalize the telecom sector in 1994 transformed the entire telecom industry, with many private companies foraying into the sector. With the consequent grant of licenses for providing cellular services, there was a surge in the number of cellular services...more
A lot has been said and read about the ongoing recession that has is being described as the worst economic recession after the great American depression of the 1930s. The financial gurus the world over are give their own mantras for a revival and predicting the time period this recession will last.Sun Microsystems lately announced laying off 6000 employees; SAP toned down their 2009 forecasts, General Motors tumbled to the lowest stock price since 1942 as the automaker crept closer to bankruptcy, each economic sector announcing the most terrible news and tough years ahead. Some economists have compared it worse than The Great Depression. What should IT players do in such a situation? Most businesses think now's the time to cut back and tremble. Why not see it as an opportunity, the way the creators of some very big brands have? Companies like Microsoft are reinventing and moving fast in the innovation curve. Some time back Bill Gates addressed at the MGB in Atlanta in 2005 where he shared the vision for Digital Home and Surface Computing. Today these products are a reality and aim to redefine our lives and businesses. Take cue from Warren Buffetts recent article on New...more
We are hoping the Indian industry has the resilience to cope with the problem. Some sectors may feel some jolts, but largely we are hopeful that there wont be any such layoffs in India said the Commerce Minister on the 18th Nov 2008. This makes us wonder whether we are aware of reality or are we just running away from it.Owing to the economic...more
As election is nearing in India, we are flooded with hundreds of India Shining campaigns. These are visuals of Indias journey over the past 60 years with every political party taking credit for anything and everything they can. These campaigns make us believe that we are looking at an India which is an economic and military powerhouse that is...more
According to American and European Regional Codex Standard, natural mineral water: is obtained directly from natural or drilled sources from underground water - bearing strata. is collected under conditions which guarantee the original natural bacteriological purity. is bottled at the point of emergence of the source with particular hygienic precautions is not subjected to any chemical treatment.Indian bottled Water IndustryThe bottled water industry in India is estimated at about Rs 1,000 crore and is growing at 40 per cent. "By 2010, it will reach Rs 4,000 - 5,000 crore with 33 per cent market for natural mineral water.The formal bottled water business in India can be divided broadly into three segments in terms of cost: premium natural mineral water, natural mineral water and packaged drinking water. It is estimated that the global consumption of bottled water is nearing 200 billion litres - sufficient to satisfy the daily drinking water need of one-fourth of the Indian population or about 4.5 per cent of the global population at the fourth World Water Forum held in Mexico City in March 2006.In India, the per capita bottled water consumption is still quite low - less than five...more
IntroductionThe Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution [CEDR] was established in 1990, with the aim of providing Alternative Dispute Resolution [ADR] techniques and educating businesses and legal communities in the use of ADR.CEDRs dispute...more
If you are finding it really hard to repay your multiple bills/debts, then bill consolidation may be a feasible option for you. You can combine all your existing bills (such as, your medical bills, utility bills, store card bills, credit card bills,...more
In the wake of the economic downturn, businesses of all sizes are experiencing a downturn in business. Some of the larger retail chains have gone into administration and many are still struggling, while many other businesses across all sectors are...more
Why Invest in Foreclosures?1. Foreclosures are at an all time high which presents an outstanding opportunity.2. High instant profit margins - for the well trained investor3. You can buy at a steep discount in many cases4. The future trend for...more
Cash is a vital component of any profit-generating organization. An organization's assets generate revenue, which in turn generates cash inflows. These cash inflows are used for several purposes: to pay creditors, compensate employees, reward...more
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