Election in India, World’s Biggest Democracy
In this essay for Liberty Unbound, I examine India’s 2014 election, the rise of Narendra Modi, and the misplaced hope that a strong leader can transform India.
Articles by Jayant Bhandari
The Asian Gold Myth
In this interview with Sunny of Minaurum Silver, I discuss Indian gold demand, smuggling, China’s gold market, the renminbi, and Chinese interest in overseas mining projects.
What Is Happening With Gold In India?
In this Zero Hedge article, I examine India’s gold-import restrictions, smuggling, corruption, inflation, the rupee, and why official figures fail to capture Indian gold demand.
Is Singapore Right for You?
In this International Man article, I examine whether living in Singapore is right for expatriates, weighing its safety, order, efficiency, and low taxes against its strict rules, conformity, and citizenship obligations.
Cashing In on Asian Materialism
In this Casey Research article, I examine Asian materialism, Chinese consumer culture, and the investment implications of status-driven spending on luxury goods and high-end services.
Miningscout Interview on Gold in India and China
In this Miningscout interview, I discuss gold and silver demand in India and China, the weakness in India’s economy, Chinese demand for gold, and why I prefer selected junior mining companies over producing gold miners.
The Asian Appetite for Gold
In this Smart Metals Radio interview with Andy Duncan of the Hard Assets Alliance, I discuss the Asian appetite for gold, Indian restrictions on gold, Chinese demand, junior mining stocks, and the differences between India and China.
India Is Extraordinarily Corrupt and Chaotic
In this Cambridge House Live interview with Bridget Anderson, I discuss why India’s growth story is exaggerated, why China is a poor comparison, and how I approach gold and junior mining investments.
Hong Kong’s Stock Exchange
In this Dollar Vigilante article, I examine the Hong Kong stock exchange, China A-share and H-share discrepancies, and the opportunity in Hong Kong-listed property companies trading below net asset value.
Bhopal, 1984
In this Liberty Unbound article, I write about the Bhopal gas tragedy of 1984, my personal memories of the disaster, and what it revealed about India’s state, society, corruption, and institutional failure.