India is the second largest producer of rice, a dietary staple across the world. Rice is also an integral part of the regular diet of almost half of India’s population and therefore important for food security. During the green revolution, rice straw cultivation increased drastically in the northern states of…
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The Indian Growth Story and its Global Footprint
In recent decades, India has emerged as a prominent player in the global economic landscape, captivating the attention of investors, policymakers, and businesses worldwide. India today is a vibrant democratic republic aspiring to achieve prosperity for all Indians. As a nation with growing global influence, India is also making important…
Transforming India’s Chemical Sector Through Digital and Analytics
India has the potential to become the consumption and manufacturing engine of the global chemical industry. It is witnessing rapid economic growth, has a growing middle class, and is highly competitive at a global level due to its availability of feedstock and skilled workforce along with lower capital and operating…
Navigating the Future: India’s Burgeoning Pharmaceutical Sector
The past decade has witnessed remarkable growth in pharmaceuticals globally. India has emerged as a global powerhouse, playing a pivotal role in providing affordable and high-quality medicines worldwide. The sector’s compound annual growth has been impressive and its share in the country’s GDP has risen, driven by a range of…
Harnessing Social Entrepreneurship for Development
Social entrepreneurship, also known as altruistic entrepreneurship, is an approach essentially by start-ups and entrepreneurs, in which solutions are developed, funded, and provided with an intention of addressing social, cultural, or environmental issues. Social entrepreneurship typically attempts to further social goals in the form of voluntary work towards poverty abatement,…
Navigating the Digital Frontier: Exploration of Global Digital Transformation
The OECD defines digital transformation as the process of using technology for the desired economic and societal effects. Thus, while often used in business parlance, digital transformation holds significance not only for business firms, but also for governments, public sector companies and different organizations involved in tackling global challenges. Digital…
Exploring Economic Cooperation Between India and the Nordic-Baltic Region
India’s global economic footprint has been expanding rapidly, and one region that holds immense potential for collaboration is the Nordic-Baltic region. Comprising countries like Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, The Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) is a innovation and technological powerhouse, while India, with its increasingly strong focus on technology,…
CII’s National Circular Economy Framework: Roadmap for a Sustainable & Resilient India
India, a resource-intensive economy with a large and rapidly growing population, possesses immense potential to be a leader in the circular economy, thereby fostering sustainable growth and a more prosperous and equitable society. The circular economy goes beyond resource efficiency and recycling, and its adoption helps reduce waste, conserve resources,…
Moving Towards Responsible Stubble Management
Air pollution has emerged as a key challenge today and in India’s north-west region reaches alarmingly high levels in certain pockets during winter. While there are numerous sources of air pollution in the region, restricted flow of pollutants in winters and burning of rice stubble across Punjab and Haryana during…
Addressing Intellectual Property Matters in the Manufacturing Sector
Manufacturing is emerging as an integral pillar in the country’s economic growth. India’s manufacturing sector is a key contributor to the country’s economic growth and is projected to be one of the fastest growing sectors. It accounts for about 15% of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs around 12%…