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…
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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…
Boosting Indian Exports with Potential
29 Jul 2019 Exports are a critical component of a country’s Gross Domestic Product. Thus, boosting exports is central to achieving higher growth and economic prospects. This assumes greater relevance at a time when the global environment has become increasingly uncertain, given rapidly changing global trade dynamics and an increasing…
CSR: Catalysing Change through India Inc
14 Jul 2019 Social engagement of Indian business is as old as the history of business itself. Ever since businessmen first started investing, they have sought to give back to society in different ways. In India, the concept of business philanthropy is deeply embedded in our classical texts. Corporate Social…
CSR 2.0 – The Innovative, Collaborative and Un-Conventional Route
13 Jul 2019 The economy is rapidly evolving and changing. Innovation has taken center stage; has become omnipresent; new models of partnerships are emerging; Governments are actively reaching out to engage with businesses to deliver solutions to development challenges. Yet, India houses over 15 million people living in extreme poverty,…
CII Post Budget Analysis
12 Jul 2019 The Union Budget presented on 5th July 2019 by the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman introduced many measures to foster the growth and inclusive development to make India a USD 5-trillion economy by 2025. The Budget is pragmatic and forward looking and aims to achieve a fine balance…