In a world defined by rapid technological change, shifting societal expectations, and mounting environmental challenges, design has moved far beyond form, aesthetics, or function. Today, design is a strategic capability—one that shapes cultures, systems, markets, and human experience at scale. The philosophy of Design for the 4Ps — People, Planet,…
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The AI Era: Bridging Creativity and Commerce
The AI Era: Bridging Creativity and Commerce The global Media and Entertainment (M&E) industry has seen significant growth over the past few decades, reaching an estimated value of USD 2.6 trillion in 2024 and expected to exceed USD 4 trillion by 2030. This is largely driven by digital transformation, streaming,…
Growth of Omnichannel Retail in India
Until a few years ago, if we wanted to buy anything, it meant that we had to physically visit a store, pick up what we needed, pay, and leave. However, today, the way we buy products, services, and interact with them has fundamentally changed. Retailers have gone from being only…
The Budget Must Enable A Trust-Led Indirect Tax System
India’s indirect tax system has undergone remarkable transformation. The rollout of the goods and services tax (GST) and the landmark reforms announced on 3 September have established a modern, digital and more predictable framework. These reforms, coupled with rationalized tariffs and faceless procedures, have turned indirect taxation from a compliance…
R&D as a Driver of Economic Resilience
The total investment in R&D in India is estimated at about Rs 1.3 trillion in 2023-24 with about 57.0 per cent of funding from public sources. Close to 60.0 per cent of this Government funding is by strategic departments of the Government which include the Defence Research and Development Organization…
India & Asia’s Railway Revolution
Rapid economic growth and expanding mobility in Asia is slowly reshaping global trade and production networks. For Asia’s expanding transport sector to meet its commitments for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Paris Agreement, the focus on railways in the transport sector is a much-needed economic and environmental imperative.…
Industry-Academia Partnership for Powering R&D Ecosystem
As India sets its sight on becoming a global R&D powerhouse, collaboration between industry and academia is not just important, but absolutely essential. From bridging the innovation gap to developing a future-ready workforce, the partnership between the two is crucial for a self-reliant and innovation-led economy. With Industry 4.0 reshaping…
The Ascent of India’s Chemical Sector
India overtaking Japan as the fourth largest economy brings to the fore its dynamism as the fastest growing major economy in the world. At the heart of this industrial advancement lies the chemical sector – a critical industry that is emerging as one of the key players driving the nation’s…
A Game-Changer for India’s Growth and Inclusivity
The much-anticipated Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 marks a defining moment in India’s economic journey. Far beyond a fiscal adjustment, it is a bold reform aimed at catalyzing domestic consumption, stimulating private investment, and accelerating GDP growth. Coupled with earlier cuts in income tax rates, the GST rationalization comes…
Treat Employment as National Priority
India is the most populous and one of the youngest countries in the world. CII estimates suggest that over the next 25 years, India will add around 133 million people to its working-age population (15–64 years), which is close to 18 per cent of the total incremental global workforce. However,…