MSMEs and women-led enterprises form the backbone of India’s economic growth. While Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of India’s economy, women-led enterprises are emerging as promising avenue for economic empowerment and inclusive growth. The Economic Significance Of MSMEs And Women-Led Enterprises India stands as one of the…
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Resilience in the Digital Age
In an era where digital transformation is redefining how businesses operate, the threat landscape is evolving just as rapidly. Cyber resilience is no longer confined to the IT Departments of companies, but has moved to their boardrooms and c-suites as well. Cyber risks are not just operational hazards of businesses,…
Healthcare for Viksit Bharat
Over the last 75 years, India has taken important strides towards enabling access and affordability to quality care. Various initiatives, including the Ayushman Bharat PM Jan Arogya Yojana reflect India’s commitments towards ‘Health For All’. Despite significant progress, the shifting demographics, growing burden of noncommunicable diseases alongside a growing ageing…
International MSME Day 2025 – Celebrating Small & Medium Scales Businesses
As the global economy moves toward achieving inclusive and sustainable growth, the importance of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) cannot be overstated. MSMEs are major contributors to the economy, accounting for 30% of GDP, 24% of employment, and 45% of exports. This makes them a resilient backbone of society.…
Steady Growth, Sound Fundamentals: India Pharma Manufacturing Landscape
The Context: Growth Trends and Market Composition of India’s Pharma Sector India’s pharmaceutical market recorded a turnover of INR 4.17 lakh crore in FY24, growing at a CAGR of 9.5% since FY20. It houses 1,136 USFDA-compliant manufacturing facilities, the highest outside the US, and maintains stringent quality benchmarks, with approvals…
CII 4R Awards 2025: Honouring Innovation and Leadership in Sustainable Waste Management
CII 4R Awards 2025: Honouring Innovation and Leadership in Sustainable Waste Management India is rapidly emerging as a global leader in waste management, propelled by innovative practices and a deepening commitment to sustainability. Through a series of impactful national initiatives focused on urban sanitation and large-scale waste management, the country…
India’s Global Mission for Wellness and Sustainability: Yoga for One Earth, One Health
In today’s hyperconnected, fast-paced world, the ancient Indian practice of Yoga has emerged as a modern-day necessity. Beyond the mat, yoga has become a tool for preventive healthcare, emotional resilience, environmental consciousness, and even corporate well-being. Its ability to address multidimensional stress and foster holistic balance has positioned it at…
Manufacturing a superpower
With the success of Operation Sindoor, India has established itself as a military power capable of defending its people without external support. This is the result of not just the government’s strategic interventions and the valour of our armed forces, but also our economic ascendency and domestic industrial excellence. With…
Scaling New Heights in India- Peru Business Relations
The year 2025 is instrumental in the relationship between India and Peru, as both countries push for a Free Trade Agreement. Originally launched in 2019, the negotiations had come to a halt due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, but resumed in 2023 and have gained momentum since then…
AI in Waste Management
Smart waste management systems are slowly replacing the traditionally manual and tedious job of handling, collecting and disposing of waste. These smart systems are not only solving the problem that has long plagued waste management, but also introducing greater efficiency, sustainability and data-driven decision making. For the longest time, manual…