18 Sep 2019 Four of the seven base units – kilogramme, kelvin, mole and ampere – have been redefined. The new definitions were aptly implemented across the world this year on May 20, which is World Meteorology Day. This move is expected to have far-reaching consequences, including changes in academic books…
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FDI easing, other steps may help revive growth
16 Sep 2019 A multitude of prompt economic measures were announced by the government recently to jumpstart investments and bring the economy back on a solid growth track. These measures will infuse greater investor confidence and encourage investments in the economy. Industry is greatly heartened by the fact that the…
A Roadmap for Boosting India’s Financing Footprint in the Neighborhood
16 Sep 2019 The developing world is hungry for construction financing – roads, railways, highways, ports, airports, as well as natural resource extraction and development, energy projects, telecommunications – no matter the sector, there is tremendous need for funding support. According to a G20 backed study, by 2040, US $54…
CII Foundation adopts villages in Punjab to make them stubble burning free
11 Sep 2019 Industry members help farmers adopt sustainable farm practices, reduce air pollution, improve yield and more. Air quality in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is a major concern due to its severe impact on human health. Tons of paddy straw burnt every year in North Western states, not…
Boosting Exploration
06 Sep 2019 Minerals: A Backbone Industry As India races to achieve the target of a US$5 trillion economy by 2024-25, the minerals and mining industry (referred to as the ‘minerals industry’ hereinafter), which serves as the basis for nearly all manufacturing sectors, will be a critical growth driver. Despite…
The Chinese Dream for Indian Businesses
04 Sep 2019 中文 Dangal, Secret Superstar, Andhadhun and Bajrangi Bhaijaan are some of the highest grossing Indian films in China. Almost every big hit in India is released in China to cash in on the growing love for Indian movies in the country. But Bollywood film producers are not…
Stimulus package is a well-designed boost for economy
03 Sep 2019 Given that the economy had been suffering from a complex set of problems, the finance minister (FM) did well to announce an array of measures to bring relief. The interventions were well thought out, as they addressed key concerns in the economy. Further, the measures did not…
Man-Machine Interfaces Set to Transform Industry
30 Aug 2019 Human-machine interfacing (HMI) is not a new concept. Throughout the first three industrial revolutions, man has been leveraging machines to improve productivity. First, it was steam and then electricity that powered machines. Then came computers and electronics, automation across global shop-floors and production lines. The fourth phase…
Movie Merchandising is a Potential Hit
26 Aug 2019 Movie merchandising – products and commodities based on a movie’s theme, character, location, etc – is a tool meant to promote a film. Though producers/film studios perceive merchandising as a hook to supplement their box-office fortunes, its full potential has not been explored in India. Remember the…
Cognitive Marketing to Enhance Customer Experiences
19 Aug 2019 The days of the friendly, counter salesman who was able to gauge your exact requirements every time you went shopping seem to be over. The digital economy, powered by the internet, has given birth to a new set of ‘cognitive’ marketers, changing the way goods and services…