Not long ago, financial transactions meant long queues, waiting in line to pay a bill, send money, or simply withdraw cash from an ATM. Today, that is history. India’s financial journey has seen a massive transformation in the past decade. Banking infrastructure, which was at one time urban-centric, has now…
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Blue Economy: Charting a New Era of Maritime Growth
India is blessed with a commanding peninsular geography, giving it one of the world’s longest coastlines, stretching approximately 7,500 kilometres, bordered by the Arabian Sea to the west, Bay of Bengal to the east, and a vast expanse of the Indian Ocean to the south. Combined with an annual precipitation of…
How MSMEs Can Build National Brands Through Digital Marketing
India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises have long powered the domestic economy from behind the scenes. Now, they are stepping out to become its face to the world. MSMEs contribute around 31.1% of India’s GDP, 35.4% of the country’s manufacturing output, and 48.58% of merchandise exports. With over 91.2 million…
The Materials That Will Shape India’s Future
Building Resilient Value Chains for a Competitive and Sustainable Economy As India accelerates its journey towards becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse and a leader in the clean energy transition, a new strategic imperative is emerging—the need to secure and build resilient value chains for advanced materials, critical minerals, and strategic…
Emerging Frontiers of Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges
As India progresses on a journey to become a global economic powerhouse, three frontiers of globalization stand out as having the highest impact on its trade trajectory: the growing utilisation of India’s Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), the technology-driven expansion of the services sector through Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and AI,…
New Trade Pact a Win-Win for India and U.K.
The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into force on July 15, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of bilateral ties. More than a conventional tariff-reduction pact, the agreement reflects a strategic alignment between two major democracies seeking to recalibrate their economic engagement in a rapidly…
Inside India’s PLI Story and the Atmanirbhar Bharat Playbook
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) has emerged as a cornerstone of India’s 21st-century industrial policy. Launched in 2020 as a part of the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission, it is establishing the nation as a leading global manufacturing hub by promoting innovation, enhancing efficiency, and boosting competitiveness across critical industries. By…
Looking Northwards Down Under
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia for the third annual bilateral summit reflected a clear diplomatic message—India’s Indo-Pacific strategy is increasingly centred on building resilient partnerships with trusted regional powers. The visit marked a significant strategic milestone, culminating in a comprehensive roadmap to elevate the bilateral relationship into a…
World Youth Skills Day: Skilling India for the Future of Work
The world navigates an era defined by artificial intelligence, digital transformation, sustainability, and new models of work and the nature of employability is undergoing a profound shift. Tomorrow’s workforce will not be defined by qualifications alone. It will be defined by how agile, adaptable, and digitally fluent people are, and…
Transforming Manufacturing Through Lean Thinking & Digital Innovation
Transforming Manufacturing Through Lean Thinking & Digital Innovation Global manufacturing is in the middle of its most significant transition in decades. Connected machines, IoT-enabled production lines, Manufacturing Execution Systems, digital twins and data-driven decision-making are changing how factories are designed, run and improved. Manufacturers globally are investing heavily in digital…