India Slumdog Millionaire or Great Investment Opportunity?

Published: April 22, 2015, 6:13 p.m.

b'With Henry To, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Research at CB Capital Partners



While everyone talks about China and Europe on the topic of international investments, few talk about India - the largest and most entrepreneurial countries in the world. Henry just got back from a trip to India and shares his views on the investment climate in that country. A recent change in government \\u2013 in the world\\u2019s largest democracy \\u2013 has led to a spate of industry-friendly reforms, and technology and infrastructure investments.

India\\u2019s middle class is rising fast and driving demand for houses, appliances, energy, financial services, healthcare and consumer goods and services. India imports about 3.7 million barrels of oil per day \\u2013 the third largest oil importer in the world \\u2013 so the near 50% drop in oil prices has sizably boosted India\\u2019s investment budget for things other than oil.

So \\u2013 with positive changes afoot, Henry sees a key market index doubling over the next five years and shares his recommendations on how to participate in India\\u2019s growth potential and what sectors to focus on.'