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Delayed payments remain a persistent challenge for the growth of India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). For enterprises operating with limited working capital, payment delays can lock up funds that could otherwise support production, hiring, and business expansion. More than 92.8 Mn enterprises are currently registered on the Udyam…

India’s energy security challenge is, at its root, an arithmetic one. The country’s crude oil import dependence crossed 90 per cent in FY26, per Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell data, with the full-year crude import bill at roughly US$121.8 billion. Domestic crude production has moved the wrong way over the…

The defining challenges of the 21st century do not fit neatly within organizational, sectoral or national boundaries. Climate change, technological disruption, public health challenges, geopolitical uncertainty and the transformation brought about by artificial intelligence are reshaping the way societies, businesses and governments operate. For India, this moment presents both an…

India’s Pharma Sector: Advancing Innovation, Access and Resilience India’s pharmaceutical sector is entering a phase where generics strength alone will not define competitiveness. Precision medicine and genomics, rising demand for rare disease therapies, artificial intelligence, and the need for resilient supply chains are reshaping the global healthcare landscape. For India,…

Over the past twelve years, India’s economic transformation has been defined by a clear and consistent policy direction—moving from complexity to coherence, from informality to formalisation, and from incremental improvements to systemic change. For Indian industry, this period has not only reduced structural bottlenecks but has also created the conditions…

In an innovation-driven economy, intellectual property is no longer a back-end legal safeguard; it is a strategic enabler of growth, competitiveness, and value creation. Behind every robust patent portfolio, every well-managed prosecution strategy, and every carefully defended right lies the work of legal professionals who translate inventive activity into protected…

India stands at a pivotal point in its innovation journey. As global economies race to secure leadership in emerging technologies, research and development (R&D) is rapidly becoming the foundation of industrial competitiveness, economic resilience, and strategic self-reliance.  Over the last decade, India has made notable progress in building a stronger…

Design has gently evolved beyond mere aesthetics to become a quiet yet powerful force shaping the way we experience the world. It influences how products feel in our hands, how services respond to our needs, and how brands connect with us on a deeper level. In today’s experience-driven and technology-led…

In today’s uncertain world, supply chains have become the heartbeat of global business. Once engineered for efficiency, global supply chains now confront the volatility that the world increasingly faces. The intertwining of geopolitics and geoeconomics is shaping the direction of global supply chains over a longer time horizon. And while…

Industrial robots and advanced automation systems are emerging as central pillars of India’s smart manufacturing journey. Supported by digital transformation, government-led initiatives, and growing industry investment, India is steadily strengthening its position in the global industrial automation landscape. The trade performance of industrial robots, classified under HS Code 847950, offers…