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May 2001 Issue

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India - A slumbering giant no more? Download the PDF Version

India, the world’s largest democracy, has been seeing a shift in its political structures in the past few years. In the last three general elections, no single political party has been able to get sufficient popular support to secure a majority in Parliament. Coalition governments seem to be here to stay. Politics then, like the economy, is becoming market driven. India has seen phenomenal growth in ‘New Economy’ companies associated with knowledge-based industries and information technology. It is regarded as the hub of the worldwide IT solutions development and many multinational companies have chosen it as a centre for setting up back office operations, call centres, transcription and translation services within the country.

Newsbriefs - Country developments reported this month:

European Union: EU to tackle obstacles to cross-border provision of occupational pensions

Ireland: Details of PRSA framework announced

Malaysia: Cut in employees' contribution to EPF

Mexico: Pension funds permitted to buy shares

United States: Portman/Cardin pension reform returns

Diary date: International discussion group

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Watson Wyatt expands in India

New Asia Pacific Benefits and Employment Terms Reports


 
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