Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, reshaping global competitiveness and fostering economic growth. Across sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, finance, and retail, AI is unlocking efficiencies, enabling predictive analytics, and driving automation. For India, AI is not merely a technological advancement but a strategic imperative that has the…
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BRSR: Enabling Industry to Contribute to the Sustainability Agenda
Understanding and aligning with dynamic global regulations and compliance is essential for any organisation to remain competitive and ensure long-term sustainability. At the same time, stakeholders are increasingly pressing organisations to adopt sustainable and inclusive business practices. ESG reporting frameworks have become critical for the Industry’s sustainability and resilience strategies,…
Learnings for India from Chief Economists Outlook January 2025
2025 promises to be an eventful year for the global economy as can already be seen from the volatility in the markets, changing power dynamics and historic policy decisions. In this backdrop, the Chief Economists Outlook, published by World Economic Forum offers some great insights on the emerging contours of…
Basic Digital Practices to Enhance Business
Basic digital practices to enhance business Clear and open communication is essential for building trust and fostering relationships within an organization, which are critical for a successful digital transformation. Discussing the digital transformation strategy and providing employee training sessions prepares teams for the changes ahead and ensures alignment throughout the…
Ease of doing business gets fresh impetus
Over the past decade, the government has consistently demonstrated its commitment to improving the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) in India by rationalising regulatory burdens and promoting a more business-friendly environment. The government’s efforts in the past have already led to the rationalisation of over 40,000 compliances at the pan-India…
Fuelling the growth engines with reforms
In her eighth consecutive Budget, a first in independent India, the Finance Minister has presented a timely document that addresses the short-term challenges faced by the Indian economy while maintaining focus on the long-term goal of making India a developed country by 2047. After three years of robust growth, FY25…
FM lays down a transformative blueprint for India’s growth
The Union Budget 2025-26, unveiled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, adeptly navigates the imperative of addressing immediate economic priorities while charting a path towards India’s long-term aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Staying firm on its commitment to fiscal discipline, the Budget tackles the temporary slowdown in consumption…
FM focuses on critical growth levers in 2025 budget to drive inclusive development
The Finance Minister, while presenting her eighth consecutive Budget on February 1, 2025, unveiled a range of growth-enhancing measures that will go a long way in realizing India’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by supporting inclusive growth and development, while promoting livelihoods and employment. Bold initiatives including the huge income…
The budget will help drive India’s expansion in challenging times
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented a strong Union budget for 2025-26. It comes at a time of high uncertainty linked to global events, slowing domestic demand and a challenging fiscal outlook. Not only does it recognize the challenges, but also lays a roadmap for strong, inclusive and sustainable economic…
Growth-oriented, Reform-focused & Fiscally Prudent
The budget comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty and geo-economic fragmentation. In this backdrop, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman chose to deliver a growth-oriented and reform focused budget that kept the economy on a fiscally prudent path. The highlight of this year’s budget was the focus on encouraging consumption…