06 Sep 2019 Minerals: A Backbone Industry As India races to achieve the target of a US$5 trillion economy by 2024-25, the minerals and mining industry (referred to as the ‘minerals industry’ hereinafter), which serves as the basis for nearly all manufacturing sectors, will be a critical growth driver. Despite…
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Stimulus package is a well-designed boost for economy
03 Sep 2019 Given that the economy had been suffering from a complex set of problems, the finance minister (FM) did well to announce an array of measures to bring relief. The interventions were well thought out, as they addressed key concerns in the economy. Further, the measures did not…
Movie Merchandising is a Potential Hit
26 Aug 2019 Movie merchandising – products and commodities based on a movie’s theme, character, location, etc – is a tool meant to promote a film. Though producers/film studios perceive merchandising as a hook to supplement their box-office fortunes, its full potential has not been explored in India. Remember the…
A roadmap to boost growth, investments in J&K, Ladakh
17 Aug 2019 The Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) region has immense potential for development and is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in India and across the world. Endowed with abundant natural resources and a rich labour pool, the J&K region has potential to grow. With a population of…
The Evolution of the Indian Economy since Independence
15 Aug 2019 India celebrates its 73rd Independence Day on 15th August 2019. Its development journey over the last 72 years has been marked by significant milestones and reforms that enabled it to achieve substantial progress in many areas including rise in income levels, growth, literacy, life expectancy and a wide variety…
Celebrating Volunteerism!
14 Aug 2019 The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. – Mahatma Gandhi India is known for its historical tradition of giving or volunteering. While many anecdotal references can be found in the ancient religious scriptures and texts, India’s most recent and…
Data Analysis to Benefit Consumers Most
10 Aug 2019 Data seems to have become the most popular buzzword in the technology industry – data theft, data privacy, data sharing, data security and proprietary data have caught people’s attention. Data has become so important because, globally, we are moving towards a digital economy where data will form…
Private Investment could Catalyze India to a Global R&D Powerhouse
08 Aug 2019 There is little doubt that India has the potential to become a global Research & Development (R&D) powerhouse. The Indian Government has been taking some proactive steps to make India a leading R&D hub in Asia. Its latest initiatives under Make in India, Start-up India and Digital…
The auto sector’s revival holds the key to India’s $5 trillion economy
06 Aug 2019 This financial year (FY2019) saw the Government of India set an ambitious target to make India a $5 trillion economy within five years. The country will need to grow at around eight per cent annually to reach the target by 2024-25. Global growth slowed down considerably in…
Infrastructure Spending Set to Grow
05 Aug 2019 Infrastructure development is considered a sine qua non for India becoming a US $ 5 trillion economy by 2025 given its multiplier effect across sectors such as steel, cement, auto, and real estate, among others. Investments in the infrastructure sector, however, have been growing at a slow…