India

☆ Millionaires’ Migrations Means Decisive Monetary Movements

News Analysis: Millionaires’ Migrations Means Decisive Monetary Movements by a plethora of Nationalities: Chinese, Indians, French, Italians, and Russians. The destinations of their choice (in popularity) were: United Kingdom, Singapore, America, Australia, and Hong Kong.

One may hypothesize that aforementioned ‘Re-locators’ may have underestimated the threat of America declaring possible Bank Depositor “Haircuts” (as unfortunately occurred in Cyprus). The $17.5 Trillion Dollar Deficit that is on the “books” will surely increase significantly while the current Regime is in office; Profligate Spending is assured for the next approximately 30 months (or longer). If Banks again commence to fail, the Depositors will take ‘Haircuts’ (since it is easier to sell to taxpayers now that there has been the Precedent of Cyprus), many say).

As a Word to the Wise: “Putting All of One’s Financial Eggs In Only “Anglo-Oriented” ‘Countries’, as aforementioned, might be indicative of Monetary Myopia”. The Commercial Electronic Intelligence gathering alone should cause many Immigrating Businessmen to shudder.

Millionaires’ Migrations Means Decisive Monetary Movements of which there are MANY other Low Taxation Countries which will welcome Immigrating Investors, with open arms, and NOT spy on them.

Reality.

Reference: http://rt.com/business/millionaires-report-economy-wealth-889/

☆ India, At 14%, Is The World’s Largest Arms Buyer for 2009-2013

News Analysis: India, At 14%, Is The World’s Largest Arms Buyer for 2009-2013 as it gains both Stature and Status in doing so. India, as a Regional Power, wants to protect itself from Hegemonic Nations, whichever Continent they may be resident. In adopting a Regional Power Stature, they can “Piggyback” that position with another Super-Power Ally(s) and have ‘Continental Power’. This adaptation will save India Billions of Dollars in doing so; financially a wise decision.

As Nations, such as India, observe International Relationships and interpret ‘Observable’ Machinations (in which other Leaders engage), Weapons Purchases are thought to be essential; a Judicious Concept.

The Five-Year ‘Moving Cycle’ on which many observers judge Nations Arms Purchases, is thought to be more representative of longer term reality of Defense Aspirations and Buying Capabilities. As it requires proper funding to purchase Weapon Systems, it is far better to select those Systems which will most benefit the Purchaser in any possible Future Wars. As Armament Technologies evolve so quickly, proper selection of Weaponry is essential; proper cost is critical.

ALL NATIONS, which Purchase Weapons must be ever vigilant to protect against Bribery to BOTH Buyers of  the equipment and to Military Personnel who make the choices. Defense Contractors World-Wide are Notorious for making Bribes to both groups.

Patriotic People of Honor do not engage in Treason to their Country by accepting Bribes.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/o2ky6fo

★ Evolving India Is Attractive To Saudi Arabia’s $500+ Billion Dollar Funds

News Analysis: Indian Higher Investment Returns, than in America or Europe, make the Financially Astute Saudis take notice and then act expeditiously. The 1.2+ Billion Residents of India make for many opportunities for growth of Projects. 270+ Million of its Citizens are 24 Years of Age or Younger; an enormous market with a lengthy future.

India has Bauxite, Chromite,  Coal (the World’s Fourth Largest Reserves), Diamonds, Gas, Iron Ore, Manganese, Petroleum, Rare Earths, and Titanite; it is a Horn of Plenty.

A developing Market Economy pushed India’s Gross Domestic Product to $4.7+ Trillion Dollars last year. 

Percentage-Wise, Manufacturing is set to grow phenomenally. Currently it consists of: Cement Production, Chemicals, Food Processing, Machinery, Mining, Petroleum Production, Pharmaceuticals, Software (Bangalore), Steel, and Transportation Equipment.

The Country Exports are: Apparel, Chemicals, Iron, Petroleum Products, Precious Stones, and Vehicles; these to: United Arab Emirates, United States, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong. 

It Imported 6.7+% of its Expenditures (primarily Petroleum) from Saudi Arabia.

Now that India has signed a Strategic Agreement with Saudi Arabia, both Countries can accelerate the development of a Very Productive Trade Relationship; one that is very much to their Mutual Benefit.

Entrepreneurs and Investors should pay attention to the Prescient Saudis, for their keen Commercial Insight has been respected by Seasoned International Businessmen for Decades.  The Wise Saudis, while noted for their Petroleum Astuteness, should also be paid attention to, as to Where and When they make Strategic Investments; one can learn from the Masters.

Investors copying the Saudis’ Investments in India is not ‘Economic Plagiarism’ but acts of showing Proper Respect of Wise International Businessmen.

Reality.

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/ov5x2ff

Independent Thinkers Seek Iran, Pakistan, and India Pipeline

News Analysis: It appears that the American disfavor with a Gas Pipeline from Iran through Pakistan and terminating in India is not impressing the Independent Thinking  Leaders of the Three Sovereign Nations.  One might can realize that Hegemonic Desires are not part of a Tri-Partite Matrix; the desire for Cooperation and Peace is.

One has to ask: “When did the Heavens declare the United States to be the Financial Advisor of the World?”

With the $18+ Trillion Dollar Debt of America, should it not first “get its own house in order” before it meanders into the Economic Affairs of other Nations?

Such behavior of America is similar to a Drug Addict advising someone not to drink Alcohol; Tu quoque many people aver.

Reality.

Reference: http://kashmirobserver.net/news/business/india-renews-interest-ipi-gas-pipeline

American And Indian Mars Missions Will Be Meeting Comet C/2013A1

News Analysis: Both America and India launched their Crafts in November for flights to Mars. Both vehicles should be operational at that Planet before Comet C/2013A1 flies by. Since it is estimated to approach Mars from a mere 89 to 173 thousand kilometers (55 to 107 thousand miles), the gas and dust cloud around the comet will envelop the Planet and its atmosphere. In fact, the dust would be hundreds of thousands of times larger than the comet’s diameter. During its two hour approach dust levels will intensify up to 10,000 times!

The performances of both spacecraft will definitely be challenged by Comet C/2013A1. One would expect that both craft will find the Comet to be a “Mere Inconvenience” that they dealt with and triumphed. If anything, their appearances may  end up being rather “Dusty” from the Event, but Fully Operational nonetheless.

Reference: http://english.pravda.ru/science/tech/19-12-2013/126429-space_mars-0/

★ India Awakens To Benefits Of Manufacturing And Industrial Exports

News Analysis: This year of 2013, India expects to Export approximately $325 Billion Dollars of Goods. It has a Trade Deficit of $100 Billion Dollars presently. Due to this imbalance, India has established  a “National Manufacturing Policy” which itself establishes ‘National Manufacturing and Investment Zones’.

The Indian Government realizes that it needs to Accelerate Development of “Higher-End” Manufacturing for the Country’s long term Economic Benefit. Presently, Manufacturing is largely confined to: Chemicals, Computer Software, Engineering Tools, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Refined Petroleum Products and Textiles. None of the aforementioned are considered by Manufacturing Experts to be ‘Sophisticated Constructions’ (SC) such as Airplanes, Computerized Numerical Control Machinery, Helicopters, High-Speed Locomotives, Liquefied Natural Gas Ships, Robotics, Submarines, or Similar Constructions.

The Indian Government needs Foreign Direct Investment to occur with regards to its Manufacturing Sector. To get Currencies from Foreign Investors is the ‘Easier’ part of the “Equation for Manufacturing Growth” (EMG). Liberalizing Investment Returns will bring in the monies from Mutual Funds, Private Investors, and other entities.

The more difficult segment of ‘EMG’ are bringing in experienced Manufacturing Engineers and Management which have dealt with  ‘SC’. They are few and far between as to their abundance Internationally. A Technique used, by a neighboring country, was to engage WIDELY in the use of Joint Ventures in Constructions. To date, India has engaged in this process very lightly, but growing,  some people say.

Upon determining what Products the Indian Government would like for Export, appropriate funding for Research & Development will be immediately needed. In the Product Designs, any Added Value” that can be added vs. competing product in the marketplace will give India an ‘Edge” for sales. Since India will be Product-Wise the ‘New Kid On The Block’, Product Warranties that are All-Encompassing will be necessary for Consumer Satisfaction.

Efficient Marketing of the Fabrications is essential for Customer Awareness of Indian Products. A word to the Wise is: “Do NOT Besmirch the Products of Others”. Always take the “High Road”. Discuss how your Products Exceed the Needs of a possible Customer; and do it at a Competitive Price. Ergo, a Customer “Gets More Product For Less Money”; Who can resist getting Value?

Timely Delivery of “High-End” Products ARE IMPERATIVE. Only Manufacturing Fools deliver Aircraft, Machinery, Ships,  and such Late. There is NO EXCUSE for it barring a Catastrophe of Epic Proportions. When it occurs, it shows Ineptitude of Cost Estimating, Production Planning, Fabrication, and/or Vendor Selection. Worst of off it shows Management has NOT and does NOT Comprehend (ed)  where the Company went Wrong Earlier.  What “Short-Cuts” in Manufacturing or Inspection were taken to FINALLY get the Product (s) delivered? (Many Big-Name Manufacturers do; but they deny this of course.) Any  of Corporate Management that allows for such Mediocrity should be terminated. It is Unacceptable!

Once the Products are delivered on a timely basis to Customers, Communication by Manufacturing Management with Customer Management is essential. It conveys to Buyers that your Company Cares about their Needs. The Old Adage that: “Good-Will Is Worth 40%” is as true today as when it was first spoken.

“Say What You Mean, And Mean What You Say”.

The very capable Indian Government appears to be moving in the correct direction as to seeking Increased Manufacturing. Intelligent, hard-working Indians are readily available towards this realization. There is absolutely NO REASON the Indian People cannot attain that which they desire as to growth of Manufacturing in the Nation; especially with their Inspired Leadership. 

All of this enthusiasm by the Indian Government bodes well for Investors who can help the Manufacturing Sector develop. Opportunities avail themselves to those who seek them.

Reality.

Reference: http://www.siasat.com/english/news/focus-manufacturing-boost-exports-sharma

Turkey to Lower Individual Gem Stone Taxes to Increase Jewelry Exports

News Analysis: Turkey to Lower Individual Gem Stone Taxes to Increase Jewelry Exports significantly. Since a major impediment to Jewelry Sales From Turkey have been Gemstone Import Taxes for individuals, Jewelers have been at a disadvantage. Both China and India have been offering Gorgeous Jewelry Items at attractive price points for consumers. It is expected by many that exports by Turkish Jewelers will logarithmically increase over the next few years.

Investors may want to consider acquiring Gemstones at “Today’s Prices” since “Tomorrow’s Demand” should be greater [due to Turkey’s Tax Mandate For Individuals].

Reference: http://tinyurl.com/kw2zhvc

Chinese Gold Purchases Outperform Those of Indians

News Analysis: Chinese Gold Purchases outperform those of Indians in part due to a Import Restrictions imposed by the Indian Government. Efforts have been made to stop Smuggled Gold entering into India. This effort, conjoined with the currently ‘high’ price of the metal, has kept the average Indian Citizen out of the market. In China, its people are acquiring the Precious Metal at a higher rate than that of their Good Neighbor to the South.

Investors should evaluate at least Two Important Elements involving the Price of Gold. First, The current ‘Controlled Deflation’ Policies of Governments have all but eliminated CURRENT inflation; it being the “Touted” Reason to buy gold, some say. People  understand that Paper Money  can have vast Supply Increases by merely printing more [It is merely assorted fibers and ink] . While this activity is Inflationary, it temporarily solves monetary problem for Politicians [who are typically of  ‘Short-Term’ Outlook]. 

If some Monetary Policies of Nations of Profligate Spending continue, Inflation  results. For example, the “Beating of War Drums” which occur regularly for and in the Middle East are conducive to acquisition of Armaments by Governments. Such equipment is Exceedingly Expensive. Even the mere stationing of One Soldier in a War Zone in another country has a cost of approximately $1,000,000.00 per year! Smart National Leaders forgo costly Military Expenditures for “Dollar Diplomacy” [Wisely, they use a “Buck” rather than a ‘Bayonet’ to Achieve Their Goals; it is less costly].

Second, the Historic Value placed on Gold [as well as its current price] have led many countries to stockpile the metal continuously. Gold’s availability is known to be Finitely Limited and therefore has Historic Value and Present Value relative to World Demand for it. At a minimum it can be: fabricated into various saleable forms [such as dental crowns]; used in other products [especially electronics]; and, even Eaten.

As Asia increases in wealth, its citizens will most likely purchase Gold for Jewelry and Investment. Eventually, Gold’s value will also increase if  Monetary Policies of Nations of Profligate Spending continue. 

Having some Physical Gold in one’s Portfolio is a most conservative ‘Play’. To those more trusting individuals, Stock Certificates in Gold Producing Companies can add Long-Term Value to their Investment Assemblage.

The World Population is steadily increasing beyond its present 7,141,000,000 People. The fact that they may be chasing the “Sixty-Eight Foot Gold Cube” [171,300 Metric Tons in Circulation today], bodes well for the Future Value of  Gold. Reality.

Reference: http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-china-may-topple-india-in-gold-demand-1919338

Customs Union, Led By Russia, Increases Other Nations’ Interest

News Analysis:  Customs Union, led by Russia, increases other Nations’ interest by offering Economic Growth Possibilities not to be ‘matched’ by the European Union. The Voluminous Natural Resources of the Custom Union Signatories, if added to, by other interested countries, would be ‘One of a Kind’. The shared interests of China and India offer the Customs Union enormous business opportunities not available in Europe. A Economic Triumvirate as such, would be a Powerhouse second to none.

The Best Economic Future for the Nations contemplating the Customs Union lies in their becoming its Members. Reality.

Reference: http://www.bne.eu/storyf5521/Central_Asia_states_press_ahead_with_moves_to_join_Customs_Union

Kashmir Valley, India, Looks to Vast Olive Production Future

News Analysis:  Having performed their Due Diligence in obtaining the requisite information for Olive Farming, the citizens of Kashmir Valley may eventually have good exports [beyond their traditional]. It shall be up to Entrepreneurs to provide the needed Capital for this project to grow, over time, exponentially.  Additional  [beyond those already working on this project] Experts in Agricultural Meteorology, Agronomy, Breeding, Olive Physiology, Olive Production must be hired. Production facilities for processing of the fruit must be built. Marketing of the “Kashmir Valley” [KV] Olives should be performed by experienced personnel so as to differentiate  ‘KV’ product from other brands.

The Indian Government should do everything to encourage individuals to invest in this worthwhile endeavor.

Reference: http://kashmirobserver.net/news/business/kashmir-ideal-olive-cultivation-cith