India’s 2016/17 union budget was released and has been hailed as rural-centric with an emphasis on agricultural growth and sustainability. When the Modi government took office, the clear message was to “grow more from less,” which this budget aims to fulfill. 2016/17 Union Budget and Agriculture India’s 2016/17 union budget was released by the Modi government and has been hailed as rural-centric with an emphasis on agricultural growth and sustainability. The idea is to “transform India” via agriculture, and the budget aims to double the average farmer’s income by 2022. The total allocation for agriculture was increased by 27 percent to $6.494 billion, which also includes the interest subsidy. The additional funds are expected to be used f...
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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.