Why India remains as compelling and as frustrating as ever

INDIA

Ashburton's Jonathan Schiessl reports on why India remains one of the most attractive investment destinations despite recent corruption scandals.

It has been too long since I last visited India, and as ever India has not been waiting for me. Even in a relatively short space of time this vast, complex country seems to have moved forward - perhaps not at China’s frenetic hare-like pace, but nevertheless more akin to a tortoise on steroids! It was a pleasure to spend 10 days immersed with a variety of Indian corporates, from Mumbai to the South of the country. And generally the quality of management is as good as ever, and the quality of opportunity also remains as compelling (if not more so) than ever. Similar to China, India is ...