India Economy news and trends

India’s eCommerce Market Expected to Hit $150B By 2022
eCommerce // September 04, 2018

A new report says that India’s e-commerce market could hit $150 billion by 2022 due to rising incomes and a boost in Internet users. The report by software industry lobby group Nasscom and consulting firm PwC India — called “Propelling India Towards Global Leadership in...

India Developing Digital Supply Chain Portal
B2B Payments // August 27, 2018

India’s Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley announced that the country will launch a national logistics and digital trade platform next year. The National Logistics Portal (NLP) will secure all transport and logistics vendors onto one platform, enabling easier price comparison for clients...

Is A Blockchain Platform In The Works For India’s Central Bank?
International // September 04, 2017

 A blockchain platform may be in the offing in India, courtesy of that nation’s central bank’s research arm.  As noted by Finextra, that platform could be among tech offerings that could debut directly from the central bank. One glimpse into the timing of what might...

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India-Japan Currency Swap Designed To Stabilize Rupee

October 29, 2018
Hoping to stabilize the rupee, India has agreed to a $75 billion currency swap with Japan, according to reports on Monday (Oct. 29). “The deal will help the two countries to swap their currencies for U.S. dollars to stabilize the rupee, which has witnessed the steepest fall in recent years,” according to a report from […]

India’s eCommerce Market Expected to Hit $150B By 2022

September 04, 2018
A new report says that India’s e-commerce market could hit $150 billion by 2022 due to rising incomes and a boost in Internet users. The report by software industry lobby...

Is A Blockchain Platform In The Works For India’s Central Bank?

September 04, 2017
 A blockchain platform may be in the offing in India, courtesy of that nation’s central bank’s research arm.  As noted by Finextra, that platform could be among tech offerings that...