Economy in Transition

Six Major Changes That Are Impacting India Shown Graphically

2009 was the year the facade came off the USA and it was exposed. 2010 and beyond, more will discover, that behind the big houses, big cars and big stomachs there was something not right. By living for the moment, blinded by their false supremacy they forgot the values of their parents and in doing so mortgaged their future, damaged the plant and let the rest of the world catch up. In the years ahead consequences will be paid for not doing the right things. These will also be the years India and China emerge as superpowers. They will have to deal with major changes and new prosperity. Hope they do not handle it in the same way as the West.

This section will cover 6 areas of critical importance. Our goal is to let you graphically see the issues so that you can respond wisely. Living for today has to be replaced with living for our grandchildren. The graphs found here will give you a long term view.

Peak Oil - Declining Oil and Expensive Energy - The end of cheap oil may be just around the corner. As production declines and consumption increases, prices are rising, causing major changes. What are the implications for India? Click to see graphs and diagrams illustrating Peak Oil and its results.

West to East - Economic Shift From West to East - Investment and opportunity have shifted from the West to the East. China and India are emerging while the USA declines. Look at this historic shift graphically.

Money - Inflation and Currency Fluctuations - As governments print money they dilute its value and purchasing power. Learn from these PPT slides about Inflation.

Indulgence - Individual and Government Debt - Living irresponsibly has negative consequences. Immediate gratification has to be replaced with sacrificing for the future. Find out from tables and charts about excessive spending.

Growth - Unsustainable Growth of Everything - If consumption of everything including water, electric, mineral, coal, fish, wood continues doubling at its present rate our grandchildren will not have a bright future. Click to see graphs and tables on unsustainable consumption.

Emerging - Emerging Indian Competitive Work Force - Communication has levelled the global playing field. We will examine how India will emerge as its population discovers increasing opportunities. See graphs on emerging opportunities for the Indian Workforce.

Where do the rich invest?
The rich and affluent (HNWIs and ultra HNWIs) like to invest in art, jewellery, luxury travel, sport, wellness, personal jets and yachts and so on. There are subtle differences across regions. For example, in Asia Pacific, investment is higher in jewellery, gems and watches whereas North Americans spend more on luxury [...]

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India recorded highest growth in HNWIs
India has recorded highest growth in HNWI population (2007). HNWI population growth has been high in BRIC economies as well as countries like Singapore, Slovakia and Indonesia.
In India, growth has been driven by boom in services and infrastructure sectors.

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Wealth concentration in fewer hands in Latin America and Africa
According to the World Wealth Report 2008, Latin America and Africa have lesser numbers of HNWIs but the percentage of Ultra HNWIs as percentage of HNWIs in these regions is higher when compared to Middle East, Africa or North America.

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Regional distribution of Wealth
According to the World Wealth Report 2008, the global HNWI wealth was estimated to be US$ 40.7 trillion. During 2006-07, Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia Pacific regions saw double digit growth in HNWI wealth. Though Europe and North America have higher numbers and wealth concentration, the [...]

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