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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From Talk to Action: Embracing Diversity and Inclusion in Today’s Workplace
In today’s rapidly evolving workplace landscape, the concept of diversity and inclusion has shifted from mere talk to an imperative for action. Recognizing the multitude of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences that employees bring to the table, companies are realizing that creating an inclusive environment is not just a moral imperative…
Emerging Gig Economy: Opportunities & Challenges for Job Creation
Over the last few decades, internet and telecom connectivity spread across the world at a sustained pace. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has given technology solutions an unprecedented acceleration. In 2020, there were 622 million active internet users in India, and it is further poised to increase in the next three…
Financial Inclusion for Economic Empowerment
The world economy, which has yet to fully recover from the devastation caused by the pandemic, is once again being confronted with fresh challenges arising from the conflict in Ukraine, disruption of global supply chains, unprecedented global debt, expected global recession, and a lot more. The impact of the pandemic…
The Need for Functional Literacy for Indian Workforce
Functional literacy refers to the ability to read, write, and comprehend information in a way that allows an individual to function effectively in their daily life. This includes being able to read and understand basic instructions, fill out forms, use technology, and make informed decisions based on written information. Functional…
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…
Key Factors Propelling the Indian SaaS Ecosystem
01 Nov 2022 Home to more 90+ unicorns across varied segments, India has not only been witnessing a boom in entrepreneurship but is also rapidly emerging as a hub for SaaS (software-as-a-service) start-ups. Over the next few years, India is poised to become the next global SaaS capital owing to…
Fostering an Environment of Innovation and Intrapreneurship
26 Sep 2022 India is poised to become a USD 5 trillion economy in 5-6 years and a USD 10 trillion economy in the next 10-15 years, with an aim to raise per capita income from USD 2000 to more than USD 6000. In the last 30 years, India’s GDP…
How India Held its Own Amid Global Chaos
09 Jun 2022 At a time when the global economy is stressed, India has been able to hold its own and don the mantle of being the fastest growing major economy in the world. Despite multiple challenges to growth, first the pandemic and then the war in Ukraine and…
Technology Shaping the Future of Indian Industry
07 May 2022 Technology plays a fundamental role in wealth creation and improving the quality of life, thereby driving real economic growth and transformation in any society. Over the past few years, the highly evolved digital era has resulted in unprecedented changes in the technology businesses and the society as…