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18 May 2019 With the gargantuan exercise associated with general elections gaining traction, and the new government set to be in place in around a month from now, there is much anticipation and interest among major stakeholders on what would be the economic agenda of the new government? The question…

28 Apr 2019 The term Amusement parks spark our imagination in a way that takes us right back to our own childhoods. Be it simple Indian Melas, or today’s proliferation of the same, like Disneyland, both children and adults alike find themselves enjoying it immensely. With the dawn of globalization…

26 Apr 2019 Rural India houses approximately 83 crores of its citizens in its six and a half lakh villages. Off late, the increasing purchasing power of this 70% rural population has been attracting the attention of marketers who have initiated rural marketing strategies to tap into this market, which for some…

23 Apr 2019 Contemporary education can be roughly divided into two parts – academic and non-academic. Achieving academic prowess is essential. The academic curriculum is mostly delineated by the academic councils of various education institutions. Yet, in the modern borderless world, education is becoming incomplete without obtaining soft skills – the non-academic…

10 Apr 2019 The Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in India have the potential to bring dynamism to our development journey, compliment the efforts of local companies and thereby take the country to the high echelons of growth with inclusion. With numerous positive attributes, such as a vast pool of resources, knowledge…

02 Apr 2019 Each year, after intense deliberations, CII selects a Theme for its Annual Session which becomes the focal point for all discussions and deliberations amongst the wide groups of stakeholders – Government, industry, think tanks, regulators, media, academia and civil society – at the CII Annual Session. The…

02 Apr 2019 What does the India we envision in three years and beyond look like? How do we collaborate across political parties and social groups, as well as with Industry to set and achieve a common vision for India at 75 and the years to come? Answering all of…

23 Mar 2019 A city’s unique identity transforms a city from a location to a destination. Leveraging art and culture helps a city realize its true economic potential and foster demand for a unique cultural experience. Economic development through art and culture also contributes significantly to employment and GDP of…

22 Mar 2019 Today, we live in an increasingly uncertain world. The global economy is witnessing a whirlwind of events with significant implications for economies and businesses across the world. Volatility is at an all-time high with an impending Brexit and rise of protectionist tendencies in several advanced and emerging…

18 Mar 2019 The Indian economy retained its tag of the fastest growing major economy in the world in FY 2018-19 for a second year in a row as it continued its climb on an upward growth path. The economy registered a growth rate of 7% during the 2018-19 period…