The Indian Industry is committed to the development of the society and hence a majority of the industry has laid strong emphasis on engaging with it through various Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in several areas that are crucial such as education and healthcare, amongst others. The nature and degree…
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Plastic waste: A Challenge With Multiple Opportunities
08 Jun 2023 World Environment Day this year focuses on global solutions to beat plastic pollution and transition to a circular plastics economy. Plastics are unique materials, and their use in various critical applications is essential. However, managing plastic waste has become a massive challenge due to its wide-ranging uses…
India’s Growing Importance in the Global Defence Sector
29 May 2023 Indian defence and aerospace Industry eco-system is on the cusp of a transformation to rightfully claim its place among global industries. The Indian defence Industry has already undergone several structural changes in its ecosystem, with a shift from a largely import-dependent to a globally competitive Industry. The…
A Decade of Reformist Action Has Catalysed the Emergence of India
26 May 2023 The ninth anniversary of India’s present government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an opportune moment to assess its achievements so far, especially as the next 25 years lead up to the 100th anniversary of India’s independence. The experience would also serve as a guidepost for…
Sustaining India’s Growth Momentum
15 May 2023 The Indian economy has remained remarkably resilient over the last three years, despite the uncertain global backdrop. No doubt, the spill overs from global shocks, which are impacting the supply chains resulting in a slowdown in growth and elevated commodity prices, is a matter of concern. Nevertheless,…
India’s Growing Ties with Italy and France
03 May 2023 In an uncertain global business environment, India has been proactively engaging with the world for new economic opportunities. This is an opportune moment to deepen engagement with two long-time collaborators and close partners—Italy and France—with whom India shares historical ties and many mutual interests. Both Italy and…
India’s G20 Presidency and Economic Growth
19 Apr 2023 Twenty-twenty three is a momentous year for India. The G20 presidency, of course, serves as a diplomatic exercise to reinforce relations with old partners, explore new ones, and enhance the incumbent nation’s image and might on the global stage. It also presents an opportunity for India to represent…
Transforming India’s Health System
10 Apr 2023 While mostly working in a silo driven environment, COVID-19 pandemic experiences brought together challenges and immense learning, not just for healthcare and its allied industries, but for all. Core to the realisation was that delivery in healthcare goes beyond traditional providers of care and encompasses individuals, Industries…
Time for RBI to Pause
The backdrop for the forthcoming monetary policy committee meeting to be held this week has sharply altered since the February meeting owing to financial stability risks emanating from the US banking sector. On the domestic front, the monetary policy normalisation has led to rate hikes of 250 basis points so…
Recognising Opportunities for Women-led Development
27 Mar 2023 India is a young society. Adolescents in India are a growing demographic, constituting the demographic dividend that is a great asset for India. This segment of youth has become much better educated than the previous generation of adolescents—a remarkable achievement—especially because it took place with gender parity.…