The history of commerce in India is beautifully narrated by Sandeep Singh of Swastik (Swadeshi School for Training in Indian Knowledge) at a recent gathering held by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – Western India Regional Council. Mr Singh discusses various elements of modern day commerce that find their origin in India. Some […]
Is Walmart the Reincarnation of the East India Company?
By Ranbir Singh (CHAKRA) The recent furore against allowing Wal-Mart and other western multinational companies into India ’s lucrative retail sector is based upon fears that it will bankrupt the small retails who have been at the hub of that country’s consumer sector. There are fears that these small family run businesses will be unable […]