Facts For You February 2013 Issue Vol. 33 No. 5 Market Survey Fast-Moving Consumer Goods: A Bright Future in India A growing Indian middle class, forward looking policies of the Indian government, and a largely untapped rural market are all fuelling the growth of India’s FMCG industry. Click for more details
Market Survey Sugar: Towards Deregulation While India’s original sugar policy had the government playing a very big role, ostensibly to protect farmers and ensure a sufficient supply of sugar for the PDS, over the years, excessive controls have led to stagnation of this sector. Decontrol and a hands-off approach by the government is expected to unleash the true potential of this large agro-based industry. Click for more details	Market Survey Development of Coal Sector While India’s vast coal reserves suggest unlimited access for years to come, a number of challenges lie before us. There have been constraints in enhancing coal production due to environmental issues, problems with land acquisition, resettlement and rehabilitation, coal evacuation and the resulting law and order situations arising out of mining in tribal areas, depriving vast populations of their livelihood. Click for more details

Market Survey Petroleum Products Reeling Under Preposterous Pricing Policy India’s burgeoning population and the accompanying energy requirements call for an urgent revamp of the oil sector. Petrol is being sold in the country at a high price, owing to high production costs and heavy taxation by the government. Click for more details	Market Survey Coconut Water: Nature’s Cure-All A natural isotonic beverage with the same electrolytic balance as human blood, coconut water is the so-called fluid of life. As its popularity grows across the world, it promises to offer high returns to farmers. Click for more details

Investment Retail Investors: How to Boost Their Participation in the Capital Market With unrealistic IPO prices set by companies, and a clear lack of protection for retail investors vis-a-vis large corporate houses, the government needs to work hard to instil confidence among small investors.	Banking & Finance Cooperative Banks and Urban Development in India As the financial market gets deregulated and the Indian banking system gets more integrated with international markets, the future of cooperative banks hangs in the balance. Will they be able to survive the competition from foreign banks?

Essay The Effective Meeting Meetings are essential to doing business, but all too often they do not get the results intended. This is because they are denied the importance they rate. Here, a guide to having better meetings. And to having better productivity.	Economy Global Food Security Through Sustainable Agriculture Even as India achieves GDP growth rates that are the envy of the stagnating or recessed economies of the West, large portions of the country’s population have been left behind. The sad underbelly of the ‘Indian growth story’ is the inexcusably high percentage of Indians with insufficient access to even basics like food.

Economy The Urgent Need for Anti-Money Laundering Legislation Money laundering is a serious threat to the financial system of all countries that leads to a gradual destruction of their sovereignty. Combating this menace has become even more crucial now, especially to prevent financing of terrorist acts.	Market Survey Tourism Industry Picking Up Diverse cultures, ancient historical monuments, varied climatic conditions as well as new forms of tourism activities like rural tourism and medical tourism make India an ideal destination for international travellers. Click for more details

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April 2013

Issue Vol. 33 No. 7