There are some interesting changes in India. I am attempting to document few of the observations here.
The government is pushing (compulsory!) for Auto rickshaws running on Liquid Petroleum Gas, but there are only 2 pumps in entire Pune. You can see 1 KM queue for LPG filling around Pune. It is really interesting to see the lower-most ranks are paying for environmental betterment. The rich are being proud to use SUV's on the same roads.
Laptop Supermarkets - I did see 2 supermarkets focused on selling laptops. These are professional shops, running a proper supermarket. The shop 'House of Laptop" is selling, service and support, one stop shop. The shop does offer 'Pirated' software though :-). I was really surprised to see a professional shop, not suggesting, but willing to give you pirated software.
In addition, I am seeing all high end boutiques in Pune. The interesting point is that people are buying the expensive goods, $50 shirts, $80 pants, $30 tank-tops etc. I have realized that routine clothes are cheaper and better in Target or in Kohls. There are many American but a lots of European brands. The European brands are benefits more from Indian Boom than American brands.
The roadside posters are all about new housing schemes or Whiskey, Rum, Brandy. Drinking used to be a taboo when I left India, now, it is very common. My elder brother offered me Indian made, white wine. I believe it is good. There are different red wines available in India, made in India, all the way through. I am not sure if one should consider this as sign of prosperity, but if yes, then India has become very prosperous for those who can afford.
I will write about mobiles some days. It is a topic of a separate post.
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