19 Aug 2022 The e-commerce sector has been witnessing a steady rise over the past few years, fueled by the increased adoption of smartphones and availability of low-cost internet. In the pre-pandemic times, the growth of the sector was steady and gradual, however, the pandemic accelerated the use of e-commerce…
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Handholding MSMEs for Future Readiness
18 Aug 2022 The micro, small and medium enterprises sector has a multiplier effect on an economy as a primary job creating sector, a prerequisite for economic growth, and empowerment of the population at large. MSMEs contribute 28% to India’s GDP, employing approximately 110 million people nationwide, including a large…
India’s Burgeoning Infrastructure
16 Aug 2022 India has long been connected globally, since the age of the first Spice Route, and has continued to strengthen its ties with the world still. Such has the augmentation of exports been, that India’s merchandise trade deficit in March 2022 was $18.5 billion, with exports increasing by…
Women in STEM to boost Knowledge Economy
05 Aug 2022 As we stand on the brink of an Industrial Revolution, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are critical for accelerating technology-led economic growth and, consequently, India’s future development. STEM is the powerhouse to drive innovation across disciplines and find creative ways to solve big and small challenges.…
Realizing India’s vision of energy independence
03 Aug 2022 If India shows the conviction, the courage, and the foresight to do what’s necessary, there is every possibility that we will realize many of our past and present dreams for development and sustainability by 2047. New Delhi: On our 75th Independence Day last year, Prime Minister Narendra…
Real Estate 3.0: Technology-led Growth
28 Jul 2022 While the real estate sector saw fragments of digitization over the last decade, it is the pandemic that effortlessly wove it into the sector. The use of technology has grown by leaps over the last two years in the sector, penetrating various aspects. This also comes at…
Scaling-Up Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
25 Jul 2022 Historically, India has supported and encouraged micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through various policy initiatives by providing them with subsidized credit, technical assistance, excise tax exemptions and preference in government procurement (Expert Committee on MSMEs, RBI, 2019). The Small-Scale Reservation Policy (1967), which attempted to shield…
EV: Mobility for The Future
21 Jul 2022 In the last few years, there have been disruptive changes in mobility. Congestion and public transportation challenges reached a tipping point in metropolises. Headwinds of stricter emission regulations and higher expenses triggered an alarm for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Change was inevitable. And it is here in…
The Win-win Potential of India’s Partnership with African Nations
20 Jul 2022 India Inc should align efforts with the African Continental Free Trade Area’s agenda for benefits to flow in both directions. India and Africa share a long and rich relationship, with our freedom movement becoming an inspiration for African nationalists in their desire for independence from colonialism. In…
Competitiveness, Growth, Sustainability and Internationalisation – the Road Ahead for the Industry
12 Jul 2022 The economy is in a strong rebound mode with a GDP growth rate of 8.7% for 2021-22. Sustainable, high growth rates are important to meet the country’s aspirations for 2047. To enable an inclusive, balanced and sustainable growth and empower the Indian Industry as a force multiplier,…