Ever Wondered ! Why there is no Load Shedding Issues in India ? Check this BBC report

[Imranpak]

Re: India edges toward crisis

It's about time we did another 1947 on Bharat. This time we must make sure that it breaks in to far more then three parts to make it manageable for future governments. Every state where there is insurgency must be liberated from Hindutva terror as only then will these people be granted their rights. We need another M A Jinnah to teach them another leasson.

 

[alimohsan52]

India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com/business/Ec...billion-debt-by-march-2014/article4860979.ece

 

[modern.fakir]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

This together with the slowing economy and falling rupee and 300,000 Indians being deported from Saudi and even more from the rest of the Gulf region and also the tightening of Visa regimes for Indians in USA, Europe, Canada and Australia is going to make things even worse !!

Call centers are shutting down or moving to other countries, manufacturing is not growing etc etc

My advice to them is that they are about to spend 400 million on a "Publicity Stunt" called the "Mars Mission" which can easily be used to service this debt. They should use that money to service this debt and then use invest the rest in creating employment opportunities for the 800 million poorer than sub-saharan africa citizens of India.

They should also snap out of this "India power" complex and get down to reality.

They should also stop aid to afghanistan as they need to first worry about their own citizens.

All these steps will help in a soft landing BUT still massive problems remain.:)

 

[modern.fakir]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Problems Facing Indian Economy

1. Inflation.

Fuelled by rising wages, property prices and food prices inflation in India is an increasing problem. Inflation is currently between 6-7%. A record 98% of Indian firms report operating close to full capacity (2)With economic growth of 9.2% per annum inflationary pressures are likely to increase, especially with supply side constraints such as infrastructure. The wholesale-price index (WPI), rose to an annualised 6.6% in Janu 2007 (1)

2. Poor educational standards.

Although India has benefited from a high % of English speakers. (important for call centre industry) there is still high levels of illiteracy amongst the population. It is worse in rural areas and amongst women. Over 50% of Indian women are illiterate

3. Poor Infrastructure.

Many Indians lack basic amenities lack access to running water. Indian public services are creaking under the strain of bureaucracy and inefficiency. Over 40% of Indian fruit rots before it reaches the market; this is one example of the supply constraints and inefficiencys facing the Indian economy.

4. Balance of Payments deterioration.

Although India has built up large amounts of foreign currency reserves the current account deficit has deteriorate in recent months. This deterioration is a result of the overheating of the economy. Aggregate Supply cannot meet Aggregate demand so consumers are sucking in imports. Excluding workers remittances Indias current account deficit is approaching 5% of GDP

5. High levels of debt.

Buoyed by a property boom the amount of lending in India has grown by 30% in the past year. However there are concerns about the risk of such loans. If they are dependent on rising property prices it could be problematic. Furthermore if inflation increases further it may force the RBI to increase interest rates. If interest rates rise substantially it will leave those indebted facing rising interest payments and potentially reducing consumer spending in the future

6. Inequality has risen rather than decreased.

It is hoped that economic growth would help drag the Indian poor above the poverty line. However so far economic growth has been highly uneven benefiting the skilled and wealthy disproportionately. Many of Indias rural poor are yet to receive any tangible benefit from the Indias economic growth. More than 78 million homes do not have electricity. 33% (268million) of the population live on less than $1 per day. Furthermore with the spread of television in Indian villages the poor are increasingly aware of the disparity between rich and poor. (3)

7. Large Budget Deficit.

India has one of the largest budget deficits in the developing world. Excluding subsidies it amounts to nearly 8% of GDP. Although it is fallen a little in the past year. It still allows little scope for increasing investment in public services like health and education.

8. Rigid labour Laws.

As an example Firms employing more than 100 people cannot fire workers without government permission. The effect of this is to discourage firms from expanding to over 100 people. It also discourages foreign investment. Trades Unions have an important political power base and governments often shy away from tackling potentially politically sensitive labour laws.

 

[VoteME]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Its a good news but we are also not far. Pakistan total national debt is about 145 billion $(hmm)

 

[modern.fakir]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Yes but thats our total national debt. India has to repay that amount by March Next year. :)

plus Pakistan's debt can be dramatically reduced if a patriotic and sincere government does harsh accountability and brings back all our looted wealth !!..This is not the case with India.

Its a good news but we are also not far. Pakistan total national debt is about 145 billion $(hmm)

 

[rtabasum2]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Yes but thats our total national debt. India has to repay that amount by March Next year. :)

plus Pakistan's debt can be dramatically reduced if a patriotic and sincere government does harsh accountability and brings back all our looted wealth !!..This is not the case with India.

Don't forget the freebee land given for frontline defence Bahi:)

 

[modern.fakir]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Comeon sister thats our hard earned money now !:) ...Have we taken it outside ? - NO ...Its right there for the one who protects Pakistan !(bigsmile)

Don't forget the freebee land given for frontline defence Bahi:)

 

[rtabasum2]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Comeon sister thats our hard earned money now !:) ...Have we taken it outside ? - NO ...Its right there for the one who protects Pakistan !(bigsmile)

OK might is always right(bigsmile)(bigsmile) Pakistan is a rich country anyways, a few acres here or there won't make a difference heard Chief had a meeting with NS to install his crony as next COAS to safeguard his brothers business interests. Any truth or as usual Indian propaganda(bigsmile)

 

[desicad]

Indian Punjab is a very small dog in Indian Union, report is about other 700 Million peoples who have never seen electricity in their lives.

the correct statement is that the people in most villages lack uninterrupted power supply, not that they have never seen electricity.......

 

[modern.fakir]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Sister :), the land was not stolen by a land mafia with MIGHT but granted to us by the civilian rulers. Have we ever interfered in selecting the next chief of army staff ? (bigsmile)..That is a perogative of the Civilian government (bigsmile)(bigsmile) !

We cant interfere in what the right honourable prime minister decides about who is the next chief of army staff :)...The will of the people through demomcracy has to be upheld ...isnt that what you all wanted ??(bigsmile)

OK might is always right(bigsmile)(bigsmile) Pakistan is a rich country anyways, a few acres here or there won't make a difference heard Chief had a meeting with NS to install his crony as next COAS to safeguard his brothers business interests. Any truth or as usual Indian propaganda(bigsmile)

 

[Imranpak]

Make no mistake that poverty in Bharat is far more extreme then it is in Pakistan. They are still generally a village society where not much has changed since Gandhi got his *** kicked:lol::lol::lol:. We have poverty related issues as well that can be managed much easily due Pak's much smaller size. It will take decades for most Bharatis to have access to toilets and light by which time the country will cease to exist as we presently know it, inshallah.

Even if percentage wise there is equal poverty Pak being much smaller in size still has a massive advantage. It's like how a person can taste sugar in a cup of tea but never in an ocean. Deep down Bharatis hate being reminded of what they really are:lol::lol:

 

[rtabasum2]

Re: India has to repay $172 billion debt by March 2014-The Hindu

Sister :), the land was not stolen by a land mafia with MIGHT but granted to us by the civilian rulers. Have we ever interfered in selecting the next chief of army staff ? (bigsmile)..That is a perogative of the Civilian government (bigsmile)(bigsmile) !

We cant interfere in what the right honourable prime minister decides about who is the next chief of army staff :)...The will of the people through demomcracy has to be upheld ...isnt that what you all wanted ??(bigsmile)

Get him to be the next COAS and all your sins will be forgotten, a soldiers soldier(bigsmile)Lt Gen Tariq Khan Corps Commander Mangla. But he is from Tank so no chance

 

[only_truths]

Re: India edges toward crisis

If 500 million living below the poverty line is not a crises then I don't know what is!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Yes, the biggest crisis than poverty is to become suicide bomber !!!!

 

[Imranpak]

Re: India edges toward crisis

Yes, the biggest crisis than poverty is to become suicide bomber !!!!

Did I say something to upset you??(clap)Even then we don't have 500 million population nevermind suicide bombers or beggars(bigsmile)

 

[only_truths]

What is this thread about, Electricity in India or Indian debt crisis or Rupee value discussion or just ranting anti India ?????

 

[Believer12]

ھمارے شھری اس لیے لوڈشیڈنگ پر مشتعل ھوتے ھیں کیونکہ انسان کی فطرت ھے اسے جس چیز کا عادی بنا دیا جاے اور پھر وھ چیز واپس لے لی جاے تو وھ بھت تکلیف محسوس کرتا ھے
انڈین اگر احتجاج نھیں کرتے تو اس کی بنیادی وجہ یھی ھے کہ وھ بجلی کے فریج، اے سی اور کولرز کے عادی ھی نھیں تھے
دوسری بات ھمارے احتجاج کی یہ ھے کہ لائلپور جیسے شھر جھاں مڈل کلاس اور غریب طبقہ فیکٹریوں میں کام کرتا ھے لوڈشیڈنگ کی وجہ سے ان کا روزگار ختم ھوجاتا ھے تو جس کے بچے فاقے کر رھے ھوں وھ شیشے نھیں توڑے گا تو اور کیا کرے گا۔انڈیا میں فیکٹریز کو بجلی کی سپلای جاری رھتی ھے۔​

 

[ASQR1]

Re: Ever Wondered ! Why there is no Lead Shedding Issues in India ?

I am more concerned on what Govt's standing on the issue is as it seems like that they want to have good relations with India even at the cost of Pakistan or Pakistanis.....I am sure that you know it that's why you pointed it out.

Omer123, one thing we have to note is that soon enough India won't even threaten us with Military might they will do so by stopping Pakistan's water or by sending water in wrong season just to flood Pakistan.

What can we do is to ensure that we create awareness....you seem to care enough and that gives me the strength that Pakistan still have hope....:)

Patriotic, strong and intelligent leadership who know Hindu treatment of Muslim leaders pre and post partition and learn from it and act accordingly.

 

[GILL123]

India Pakistan trade flowing smoothly despite tensions

Trade between India and Pakistan, one of the most significant confidence building measures (CBM), has been moving smoothly despite the recent cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir which have escalated tension and overshadowed the resumption of the dialogue process for normalisation of relations.

In fact, traders form both sides have been asking for upgradation of infrastructure to keep pace with expanding trade, especially through the Attari-Wagah land route. And with India mulling importing onion to increase domestic supply, traders in India are quite enthusiastic sensing another opportunity and have asked their counterparts in Pakistan to be ready with permission for exporting the commodity that their government does not allow.

Even cross-border trade along the Line of Control (LOC) in Jammu and Kashmir has not stopped, although running on a very low-key fashion.

And the Nawaz Sharif government has sought assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to set up a border management system to deal with increased trade and transit traffic through the Attari-Wagah border. Reports from Islamabad said the objective is to speed up processing of goods and people and cut down on waiting time.
Bilateral trade is conducted mostly through the Mumbai-Karachi sea route and Attari-Wagah land route. The Indian government has said the ceasefire violations in the past few months and killing of soldiers have not affected two-way trade.

"Both sides have made considerable progress in improving bilateral trade ties. Pakistan has moved from a Positive List regime to a Negative List regime, which substantially increases the tradable items with India. India has similarly liberalized its earlier restrictions on inward/outward investment flows to Pakistan. Both sides also agreed on a detailed roadmap for Preferential Trading Arrangements under the SAFTA (South Asia Free Trade Area) process," Minister of State in the commerce ministry D. Purandeswari told parliament Wednesday.

The first India-Pakistan Joint Business Forum, which met in June in Islamabad, said the minister, "had very productive meeting with Pakistan prime minister for further improving bilateral trade ties."

The trade dialogue with Pakistan was re-initiated with the fifth round of India-Pakistan commerce secretary level talks held in Islamabad in April 2011. This was followed by further rounds of talks in November in Delhi and September next year in Islamabad. Three ministerial-level dialogues were also held in September 2011, February 2012 and April 2012.
The first ever bilateral visit of Commerce Minister Anand Sharma to Pakistan took place in February 2012.

Total trade between India and Pakistan for last year stood at $2,351.09 million compared to $1,942.76 million in 2011. Millions in revenue are currently lost via smuggling and informal trade.

While India has already granted the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan, Pakistan has been holding back on its decision to accord the same status to India, although several studies have estimated that large gains are available from removing barriers to trade.

The World Bank says that there are significant gains for India and Pakistan out of MFN trade. However, the welfare gains increase dramatically with the improvement in bilateral trade facilitation.

Pakistan's exports to India would rise by a staggering 202 percent under the MFN plus enhancement of bilateral trade facilitation, says the Bank.

Infrastructure and logistics are a major hurdle to growth of bilateral trade between Pakistan and India. And poor logistics deter engagement in regional production sharing. These include an array of essential activities including transport, transit trade, warehousing, cargo consolidation, border clearance, distribution and payment systems.

Aftab Vohra, Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry convener on Indo-Pak trade, says that insufficient infrastructure and logistics is a kind of "non-tariff barrier" imposed by the two countries, which needs to be addressed for promoting two-way trade.

"Although the new integrated check post has been set up on the Indian side, it is already running at full capacity," he told the News International. He added that the facility would not be able to handle increased trade volumes when the current permissible list of goods to be imported to Pakistan via the road route was expanded.

The land customs station is operational only 12 hours a day and loading and unloading of trucks is still manual. Moreover, there is lack of warehousing facilities on both sides and testing laboratories are not present at land ports.

The business community in both the countries feels that the border points will achieve significance once Pakistan allows India to transport goods to central Asia through Pakistan.

Prior to the border skirmishes, prime minister Sharif had made overtures to New Delhi to resume dialogue between the two countries.

"One of the lessons Sharif grasped during his decade-long exile is that if Pakistan's civilian leaders want to keep the military at bay, then the paradigm that keeps the military in power -- enmity with India -- must be changed. His constituents voted in record numbers for governance over ideology, prosperity over animosity (with India)," wrote Mira Sethi in the Guardian in June.

And India was responding in a positive manner.
The two countries had agreed to resume talks on Sir Creek, a 96 km strip in the Rann of Kutch marshlands of Gujarat, and the Wullar Barrage built on river Jhelum in Kashmir.

Efforts were also being made for a meeting between Sharif and Manmohan Singh in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in the last week of September.

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid says the government will have to explore at what level dialogue between the two countries can be taken up as the situation along the LOC is not normal.

"We will have to see what steps are needed to normalise the situation and at what level the two countries can engage in dialogue," Khurshid said Friday.

Analysts say even if the two prime ministers meet, much movement should not be expected until a new government has been formed in India. Also, Pakistan prime minister's choice of the country's next army chief later this year would be crucial for normalising relations.

Till then, trade will flow quietly, hopefully.

http://www.smetimes.in/smetimes/new...e-flowing-smoothly-despite-tensions28200.html

 

[Imranpak]

What is this thread about, Electricity in India or Indian debt crisis or Rupee value discussion or just ranting anti India ?????

It's about telling the truth about Bharat that your own media is reluctant and paid for not disclosing. Sorry if you find it to be a bit upsetting as the truth often is(cry)