Sinister Gold Import Theory


As Arvind Subramanian takes over as the Chief Economic Advisor, here’s an essay he co-authored last year:

Sinister Gold Import Theory

Gold has been all over the news in India lately because high and rising imports of the shiny stuff led directly to a deterioration of the current account, which in turn exacerbated the rupee’s vulnerability over the past few months. Read more of this post

Social Media Assets


wealthymattersDespite Hrithik Roshan’s new release Bang Bang proving a super hit, consumer goods firm Emami, which signed Roshan for HE men’s deodorants this summer, is looking for a new face for social media.Hrithik has a huge mass connect on traditional media. But with different audience logging on to social media, Emami may rope in a new face only for social media.

With social media emerging as one of the most popular hangouts for Indians, brand endorsement deals in the country are getting hugely influenced by how active celebrities are on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and blogs.

Celebrities who engage actively on the social media space are getting paid at least 25%-30% higher than those who don’t, even if the latter have huge mass connect according to Vinita Bangard, promoter of talent management firm Krossover Entertainment, which represents Priyanka Chopra and Shah Rukh Khan.The socially active ones have a clear edge not only in terms of higher fees but also in getting more endorsement deals.

Priyanka Chopra, with over 7 million followers on Twitter, is a hot favourite, along with stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan who all have more than 8 million followers. Read more of this post

Create Value


wealthymatters‘If you honestly look to create value for customers, they will connect to you and trust you. Always strive for building the extraordinary, be it product, service or culture.’-Ratan Tata

Are We All To Be Labourers And Employees?


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Are We All To Be Labourers And Employees?.