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In this article, the author focuses on the developments related to India and mentions the downward fall from grace among global investors across the world. He suggests to that Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram and Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma to undertook, aimed at boosting up foreign investment. He further highlights the necessity of taking up the issue seriously as efforts to create a sphere of influence in the Indian Ocean basin by China has increased.

Information on the 11th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held in Kochi and Kerala, India on January 7-9, 2013 with the theme "Engaging Diaspora-The Indian Growth Story" is presented. Topics include economic growth in India, citizens' standard of living, and energy development in India. The meeting featured several participants including Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Vayalar Ravi, and Anand Sharma. INSET: 2013 Honorees.

The article reports on a handover note prepared by Anand Sharma, India's Commerce and Industry Minister, advising his successor in 2014 to ensure stability of the foreign direct investment rules.

The article reports on the decision of the Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma in retaining the foreign direct investment (FDI) for multi-brand retail trading (MBRT) in India in 2014.

The article reports on the launch of the 33,000-rupees-crore Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) project by the Uttar Pradesh government in India. The project is said to boost manufacturing activity in the region as the World Bank has lauded it as one of the biggest infrastructure development projects in the world. Also tackled is the appreciation of Commerce Minister Anand Sharma to the government's move of hastening the DMIC project.

The article reports on the move of the Commerce and Finance ministeries in India to consider the issue on duty refund claims of exporters in India. Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma discussed the issue with the revenue secretary to expedite the refund of pending funds. However, the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) notes that pending claims of refund of service tax, rebate claims and value-added (VAT) are affecting exports.

The article presents an interview with Anand Sharma, former Union Commerce Minister and senior Congress spokesperson who was assaulted at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi, India on February 14, 2016.

The article reports on the claims of Indian political party Congress on Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel to ensure a fair investigation into land deals that allegedly benefited her daughter Anar Patel according to Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma.

The article criticizes the India's foreign policy under the government of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi followed by his visit to Lahore, Pakistan and presents the views of Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma on the same.

The article reports that Congress Rajya Sabha leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma will be sent out by the Indian government for fresh talks on deadlocked goods and services tax bill.

The article discusses the declaration of opposition party Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma of their intention to cease parliamentary cooperation with the administration of India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Topics included are their skepticism over the statement of finance minister Arun Jaitley on discussing the Goods and Services Tax bill with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and their defense of actor Shah Rukh Khan and Jawaharlal Nehru University from criticism.

The article reports that the India Congress will use the issue of the help of Minister of External Affairs of India Sushma Swaraj against cricket administrator Lalit Modi. Topics discussed include the motion moved by Congress deputy leader Anand Sharma in the Rajya Sabha to discuss the Lalit scandal, the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, and accusation against Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje for lobbying British authorities to prolong immigrant status of Modi.

The article reports on the plan of the Indian National Congress, a political party, to send a representative to the country where Prime Minister Narenda Modi is touring to counter on what they noted as lies on his views about India's condition. Congress spokesperson Anand Sharma, in a news conference, said that Modi failed to discuss domestic political issues to other countries he visited. He also claimed that Modi crossed the limits of decency and insulted his country and its people.

The article discusses the warning issued by the Finnish telecommunication firm Nokia about prospects for shut down of factory in Chennai, India unless a 21,153 crore rupees tax issue is resolved. Topics discussed include meeting of Nokia's Chairman Risto Siilasmaa with Indian Commerce Minister Anand Sharma and tax authorities, acquisition of Nokia's Chennai plant by software maker Microsoft and notice issued by the Income Tax Department against Nokia's subsidiary for violating tax regulations.

The article informs that Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India, will discusses the issue related to foreign direct investment in online retail with Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry.

The article discusses opposition to the passage of the India's Goods and Services Tax by the opposition political party Congress and presents the views of Anand Sharma, deputy leader of Congress in the Rajya Sabha, on the same.

The article reports that Indian Hindu groups are criticizing conversion of poor Muslims and undermining its religious diversity, according to Anand Sharma, leader of the opposition party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The article reports that India Trade Minister Anand Sharma has put off his visit to Pakistan for the expansion of commercial ties between the countries.

The article reports on the announcement made by Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma at the World Economic Forum meeting that India aims to create 100 million skilled jobs in manufacturing sector along with raising gross domestic product (GDP) 16-25 percent by the year 2022.

The article reflects on a comment of India's Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma on November 8, 2013 over a report of the investment banker Goldman Sachs, which forecasted win of the political Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the 2014 General Elections.

The article reports the criticism hurled by Congress leaders in India as of mid-August 2013 against the attack made by Gujarat Chief Minister (CM) Narendra Modi on the Independence Day speech of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Also cited are the criticisms by leaders of the Samajwadi Party, Janata Dal (United) party, and the Nationalist Congress Party against Modi, and the comment by Commerce Minister Anand Sharma on Modi.

The article focuses on Union Cabinet Minister Anand Sharma who said that the U.S. should respect free movement of skilled professionals for the development of strategic partnership between India and the U.S.

The article focuses on the planning of the Indian government to announce measures for exporters to help them attain the benefits of rupee depreciation. It focuses on the discussions held by the government officials with Commerce minister Anand Sharma and other industry chambers and exporters on the concerns of the exporters. It mentions that Confederation of Indian Industry exports committee co-chairman Navin Munjal suggested the formation of a group to make uniform format for credit rating.

The article reports that Indian defence minister A.K. Antony has criticised the proposal of Indian commerce minister Anand Sharma to hike the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap in the defence industry in India. Antony argued that the proposal would discourage the growth of indigenous design and development and would increase dependence on foreign countries and original equipment manufacturers. Sharma was reported to be lobbying for defence industry firms like Lockheed Martin and BaE Systems.

The article reports on the discussions held among Indian ministries over easing foreign direct investment rules in telecom, defence and retail trade in context of a report by economic affairs secretary Arvind S. Mayaram who suggested relaxing the investment caps in telecom and defence. It informs about the negotiations between commerce minister Anand Sharma and finance minister P. Chidambaram on the foreign direct investment (FDI) norms and presents a chart depicting FDI flow from 2008-2013.

The article reports that global and local retailers in India have pitched easier rules for foreign direct investments in India (FDI) in multi-brand retail industry. Topics discussed include retailers sought changes in two areas including investment in back-end infrastructure and sourcing from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), commerce minister Anand Sharma's interaction with multi-brand retailers and potential investors, and views of Bharti Enterprises director Rajan Bharti Mittal.

The article reports on Indian politician Sonia Gandhi's decision to appoint Sushil Shinde as Union home minister, India, a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee as a tentative attempt of politics. Topics discussed include replacement of politician Pranab Mukherjee by Shinde from Indian parliament, members of Indian parliament includes Jairam Ramesh, Anand Sharma, and Kamal Nath, and importance of decision making in the working committee.

The article reports on the plan of Indian commerce minister Anand Sharma as of June 2013, to relax several restrictive conditions imposed on global retailers who want to invest in India. It informs that after the Indian government allowed up to 51 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in multi-brand retail, there has not been any major foreign investment in the segment. Also mentioned is about consideration of acquisition of existing retail stores as a part of investment requirements.

The article informs that Anand Sharma, Commerce and Industry Minister of India, has stated that he will urge the Indian Cabinet to increase the cap for foreign direct investment in defense and telecom sectors to 100 percent as the government wants economic growth and increase investment in India.

The article reports on the objectives of India and China to increase bilateral trade by 2015. Topics discussed include measures taken to address issues of trade imbalance, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on buffalo meat, fisheries and pharmaceuticals signed between two countries and the comments of India's Commerce minister Anand Sharma regarding the importance of MoU. It also informs about the meeting of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

The article reports on British supermarket chain Tesco chief executive officer Philip Clarke's May 2013 meeting with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma to seek clarity on sourcing rules for foreign retailers.

The article reports on the land reform programs of the Indian government that aim to revive the interest of investors in the special economic zones (SEZ). These include the reduction of minimum land requirement for SEZ and the imposition of minimum alternate tax (MAT) and dividend distribution tax (DDT). Commerce minister Anand Sharma discusses the government's assessment of its SEZ policy to realise the full potential of the SEZ scheme.

The article informs that Anand Sharma, Indian Commerce and Industry Minister has asserted that the country would recall drug patents in the wake of defending a Supreme Court ruling made against Swiss drug firm Novartis AG.

The article reports on the ministerial meeting for India and the European Union (EU) on free-trade agreement. The April 16, 2015 meeting between experts and chief negotiators failed to break an impasse as both sides stuck to their terms and demands. A ministerial talks between Indian commerce minister Anand Sharma and European Union (EU) trade commissioner Karel De Gucht in Brussels, Belgium is scheduled in June 2015.