In a year most notable for a rolling series of financial crises that have claimed the heads of many of Americas top bankers, Indias vibrant financial markets and new-found economic clout have provided a breath of fresh air. Indeed, New Delhi and Mumbai have fast become regular destinations for Americas leading investment bank chiefs, many no doubt rather happy to leave behind the sub-prime stench for a few days.
Many visitors naturally incorporated global events into their itineraries. Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachss CEO and chairman, popped up at the Fortune Global Forum in New Delhi to offer his...