COVER STORY

MELTING POINT

The global backlash against plastic poses serious challenges to the Indian plastic industry. What’s the

way out of this quagmire?

Interviews:

Not to ban but to plan

Padma Shri Awardee Dr. R. Vasudevan feels that changing behaviours is better than banning plastic

No impact yet

Ravish Kamath, Chairman, PLEXCONCIL, says that plastic exporters will get time, but will have to align eventually

India must wait it out

Jayesh Rambhia, MD, Premsons Plastics suggests that India should not be a trendsetter in the SUP ban

PERSPECTIVES

NEW HORIZONS, LEGACY PAINS

The post-Lehman era has seen tepid global trade growth but also new success stories.

EVERGREENING OF TRADE POLICY

The effect of liberalisation has a high correlation with balancing trade policy and environment.

IN DEFENCE OF INDIA’S CULTURAL HERITAGE

Sectoral associations in India’s F&B sector should actively push for GI registration in EU.

HAS INDIA MISSED THE BUS?

India must adopt a holistic approach to key sectors, while ensuring greater policy certainty.

INDIA AS A HEALTHTECH HUB

India should replicate its success stories in software & medical tourism in the health-tech sector.

IMPORT FOCUS

NOT ENOUGH BLACK GOLD

Policy to liberalise coal FDI will show results only in the long term.

PRODUCT PROFILE

FROZEN FRENCH FRIES: CASE OF ABNORMAL DIP

India should align standards to boost exports.

SECTOR STORY: LEATHER

PUTTING ITS BEST FOOT FORWARD

Can India leverage its strengths to emerge as a strong competitor in a tough global leather market?

INDUSTRY HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR DOUBLE DIGIT GROWTH

P R Aqeel Ahmed, MD, Florence Shoe Company & Chairman, Council for Leather Exports discusses how the sector should envision its future.

FOCUS COUNTRY: SAUDI ARABIA

OIL’S NOT WELL IN THE KINGDOM

Saudi Arabia’s endeavours for a post-oil future open lucrative opportunities for Indian businesses.

EXPORTER PROFILE

HOLDING THE FORT FOR THE QUEEN OF FRAGRANCE

From a small shop in Amritsar, Lal Qilla has taken Basmati to some of the world’s toughest markets.

FARM TO FORK

FOOD SAFETY – THE EU WAY

An extensive body of EU-wide laws covers the food production & processing chains.

WE HAVE THE LARGEST, MOST HOLISTIC RANGE IN INDIA

Mithun Appaiah, CEO, Innovative Foods Limited, on his exciting expansion plans in frozen foods.

7 GLOBAL TWISTS TO BASMATI RICE

Basmati Rice has added an extra zing to cuisines across the world.