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28 Dec 2018 Ever since the first Christmas was celebrated on December 25, AD 336 in Rome, it continues to be celebrated with great religious fervour the world over, especially in the West. Amidst the build-up through Halloween, Remembrance Day, and other festivals, it culminates with the midnight Mass conducted by…

19 Dec 2018 Much has been written, and much handwringing has taken place, about China’s impact on the Indian economy. The dramatic expansion of India-China trade in the last few decades, and the influx of cheap goods, has had dramatic effects on industry in this country. There is hardly any…

11 Dec 2018 The growth of any economy depends significantly on the Logistics sector. A robust network of efficiently operated logistics, infrastructure and services establishes the uninterrupted flow of goods from their point of origin to the consumption centers. This in addition assists in the growth and prosperity of an…

06 Dec 2018 Progress & Road Ahead Trade Facilitation, entailing reduction in the transaction time and cost through rationalization of documentation and border compliances in trading across borders, has been one of the major areas of reform of the government of India over the last few years. Implementation of the…

06 Dec 2018 In the recently released Business Reform Action Plan (BRAP) 2017 by the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP), CII Western Region states, in general, have shown a commendable performance with Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra scoring 97.99%, 97.30% and 92.88%  respectively, in the implementation of business…

14 Nov 2018 Short Term Recommendations The vibrancy of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector in the macroeconomic context cannot be overstated as it accounts for 7% of India’s GDP, 45% of total manufacturing output, and 40% of Indian exports while employing over 117 million people. Given the…

05 Nov 2018 Healthcare is led by a new generation; savvy, educated and abreast with latest technologies. Today, healthcare users are cognizant of their wellbeing and are active participants in their treatment. The medical technology sector is evolving rapidly, to meet the demands of tech-savvy patients. Medical practitioners adopt revolutionary…

10 Oct 2018 A recent movie caused reel life to meet real life. The Yash Raj Film Banner decided to ask artisans from all over India, to design the logo of its latest, Anushka Sharma-Varun Dhawan film, Sui Dhaaga. It was an attempt to honour traditional artisans of India and…

17 Oct 2018 Currently, the global trading system is passing through a challenging time because of unexpected turbulence caused by tariff wars involving big trading nations of the world. It is unfortunate that the countries which have benefitted most from the open trade and investment regime are erecting trade barriers…

21 Sep 2018 After acquiring the right skill set and a vision for the future, new age entrepreneurs are now chasing some exceptional business models as the most appropriate means to the desired end. Here is what these top 5 inspiring business models look like: 1.     The Aggregator Model Current Executors: Uber, Oyo…