With the current threat of El Nino, which could curb monsoon rains and negatively impact India's agriculture, GOI is taking steps to move farmers away from cereal production to other crops requiring less water. This has potential implications for imports and global prices as well. GOI Raises MSP for Pulses; Famers May Increase Production While the monsoon has been in excess of 11 percent for the period of 1-17 June 2015, several reports indicate that the warming of the ocean is likely to increase the El Nino factor and cause subdued rains at times. This could have a large impact on Indian agriculture, and farmers are being advised to sow crops that would require less water. This is possibly one reason why the government of India (GO...
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If the media headlines and Trump critics are to be believed, President Trump is headed to Beijing this Thursday in a weakened position. China is in control, it has the upper hand, and expectations are very low. These are the same critics that argue against overly simplistic zero-sum analyses in...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.