India Dispatch: Despite India's efforts to curb the appetite for gold, the country is the world¿s biggest consumer of the precious metal, which is woven into people¿s religious and cultural lives and is used as a hedge against inflation. Imports are set for a record. Read Article Gold imports to India set for record
The monsoon in India is as eagerly anticipated in the retail and property sectors as it is by farmers, as the rains have a major effect on all faces of the economy. Read Article Crucial monsoon now sweeping across India
India Dispatch: Plans to set up a new regulatory framework for India's housing market would benefit Indian expats looking to buy property at home, as transparency improves and "fly-by-night" developers are weeded out of the market Read Article India set to revamp housing rules
India Dispatch: India may be well behind the curve when it comes to internet commerce compared with the West. However, that is starting to change and the huge population presents an enormous market opportunity for vendors. Read Article Indians click with online shopping
Pupils at Kings' Dubai school bent over backwards for charity while posing for a series of photographs. Can you guess which Dubai landmark is which? In pictures: Dubai silhouette skyline quiz
