India Slowdown Hardly a Concern for Metals

As we enter the summer doldrums, a period when many investors leave the financial markets for warm beaches and relaxing vacations, India has come onto the scene as a topic of choice.

The Cycle of Silver

It is around this time of the year that silver available for sale dips before supplies increase in the fall.  During the autumn season, however, demand for silver usually rises on Indian festivals and seasonal trends in purchases for monetary metals.  This year, analysts have concluded that prospects for gold and silver purchases from India, a major importer of commodities, will dampen short term returns for investors. 

This couldn’t be further off the mark.

Generally, analysts have taken to India’s metrics, announcing that annual growth is slowing to the rate of inflation, suggesting that the nation that is poised to grow 8% this year will do so only because inflation is running at a hefty 8% rate as well.  Long-term forecasts are being revised as the country looks at slowing direct investment.  FDI, a measure of long-term investment in the form of factories, plants, and capital equipment, is failing to keep up with the last decade’s impressive growth.

Indian Inflation and Silver

Of course, stagnation may make for a poor metals market in a developed world economy, but India is not at all developed.  And to that end, Indian investors have reason to go to gold and silver when their economy stagnates.  With inflation roaring at 8% per year, and the economy slowing, investors will tend to favor investments that protect wealth rather than grow it.  Indians could store their investment capital in cash, but what incentive is there to remain in cash when it’s losing value at an 8% annual clip?  There is no incentive.

Instead, Indian investors would be better to hold gold and silver to protect their purchasing power, just as Americans are doing to protect their purchasing power against an out of control Federal Reserve.  Unlike the United States, India has a long history of favoring precious metals, and there is very little reason to see why this wouldn’t be as true in the future as it has been in the past. 

What investors should fear is a central bank that overshoots the mark in India due to inflation that is largely structural.  In truth, the Indian government is hardly pro-growth—each year Indian truckers spend a whopping $5 billion to skirt the bureaucrats to move products from one end of the country to another.  Where it takes a week to move goods from one end of Europe to the other, it can take several weeks to do the same in the highly-corrupt developing world.

At some point, the emerging markets will come crashing down, but not because of any lack of trying on their own—emerging markets are as crippled by government as any developed world economy.  Regulations, restrictions, and a general anti-business climate mean that consumers and investors alike will have to sit on the sidelines in gold and silver to protect their wealth.  Ultimately, that’s a bullish sign for gold and silver, even if it’s bullish for all the wrong reasons. 

Dr. Jeffrey Lewis




Source: http://news.silverseek.com/SilverSeek/1308850068.php

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Indian Tourism Industry Analysis By RNCOS

Market Press Release – June 7, 2011 12:35 pm – Indian tourism sector is one of the most crucial sectors of the economy in the country. It is not only a significant contributor to GDP and foreign exchange reserve of the country, but also it provides widespread employment. Tourism sector can also be considered the backbone for allied sectors, like hospitality, civil aviation, and transport. Sensing the importance of the sector, Indian Government has invested abundantly in the past for infrastructure development. It has been partially successful with increase in foreign tourist arrivals over the last decade, courtesy “Incredible India Campaign”. Infrastructure in the hospitality sector is still a matter of concern amongst other factors like season-based tourism in some states.

Domestic tourism is very huge in the country, promoted by various intents. Pilgrim and leisure tourism are two very important sectors. A lot of scope is available for new businesses to enter and tap the segment. With the rising economic status of the middle class and affluent population, outbound travel is on the rise. Though Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore circuit the most favored destinations among the tourists, interest for off-track destinations are also increasing. Foreign tourist arrivals in the country have increased substantially during the past decade motivated by both, business and leisure needs and are further expected to grow at a CAGR of around 8% during 2010-2014, as per our new research report “Indian Tourism Industry Analysis”.

Our thorough analysis of the tourism sector in India has revealed that it is set for a fast growth stage marked by a huge potential in various segments in the industry. Government initiatives, both at center and state level have facilitated rapid development in the sector and are expected to continue in future as well. The market is fragmented and unorganized but is highly competitive. Also, various trends have emerged during the last few years, which are discussed in details in the report.

Our report, “Indian Tourism Industry Analysis” provides detailed analysis of the tourism sector in India. The report facilitates current industry trends and forecast for foreign tourist arrivals, outbound tourists, domestic tourist visits, and several other factors crucial to future developments at regional level. In addition, a detailed analysis of hotel industry has also been provided. Description of key players is also included to efficiently gauge the competition in the market and to provide a balanced research outlook of the tourism industry.

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