30 May 2019 The current pattern of international trade, which over the past few decades has coalesced around the concept of global value chains (GVCs), is under strain. Changes in technology and increased costs in key manufacturing nations, such as China, are leading to a pull-back from dispersed and specialised…
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Achieving a Financially Inclusive India with MSMEs
25 May 2019 Entrepreneurship flourishes in India – from a small corner shop to small businesses, people toil day and night to turn their dreams into a reality. Many start as very small enterprises and grow bigger to become a part of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector,…
Good Governance Remains the Key Cornerstone of Reform Agenda
19 May 2019 Good governance is fundamental to achieve speedy and inclusive growth and to provide timely and quality services to citizens in order to meet the aspirations of India@75. Good governance also empowers citizens through better provision of education, healthcare and social security. The trifecta of executive, legislature and…
Shaping Economic Policy: Looking Beyond Elections
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…
Leading in a VUCA World: VUCA 2.0
13 May 2019 Change is the only constant in this world. The last few decades have seen enormous changes, accelerated by technology, which have had far-reaching consequences. The geo-political landscape changed with the end of the cold war, civil society underwent many changes – new communication platforms and channels such…
The Role of Amusement and Theme Parks in the Indian Economy
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…
The Lion Conquers the Forest: Achieving a USD 1 Trillion Manufacturing Economy
25 Apr 2019 Recently, CII partnered with the Government to work on the target of creating a USD 1 trillion manufacturing economy by 2025-26. We brought out a report ‘The Lion Conquers the Forest, India: A USD 1 Trillion Manufacturing Economy’ which looked at how India could become a leading…
The Need to Replace Fossil Fuels with Alternative Fuel
21 Apr 2019 The world is predominantly dependent on fossil fuels for its energy requirements. Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources where stored energy is released through combustion, such as such as coal, natural gas, petroleum and they account for almost 80% of energy used worldwide. Other sources like solar and electrical…
The Fitness Boom in India
18 Apr 2019 Since pre-historic times, mankind’s tryst with fitness has been driven by the survival instinct, and today, we aspire to fitness for well-being and confidence. New modes of exercise keep our interest going, some of which include resistance training, Zumba and dance, aerial yoga, pilates, kickboxing, and adventure…
Multinational Corporations: Partnering India’s Development Journey
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…