18 Jan 2020 The landscape of agriculture is fast evolving with an increased focus on enhancing farmers’ incomes. The flagship schemes of the government are targeted towards improving purchasing power at the bottom of the pyramid to accelerate overall economic growth. At the same time, advanced technology is providing solutions…
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Creating Vibrancy in the Agriculture Sector
17 Jan 2020 The agriculture sector, by employing 44 per cent of the population and contributing 16 per cent to the gross value added (as per the latest PLFS Survey), remains crucial to the overall stability of the Indian economy. The sector has made rapid advancements in achieving the goals…
Redefining MSMEs will give the sector a boost
09 Jan 2020 A turnover-based classification will allow MSMEs to invest more in tech. This will help improve their competitiveness Micro small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have always been vital in the socio-economic development of India. Spread across both urban and rural areas, MSMEs produce a diverse range of products…
Recommendations for Pharmaceuticals industry
27 Nov 2019 The Indian pharma industry, along with biotechnology, has the potential to grow to $ 200 billion by 2025. CII recommends the following measures to tap this potential. Short-term Measures 1. Industry Image and Quality Every third pill swallowed in the US is from India, and the case…
Technology Powering Growth in Infrastructure & Real Estate
14 Oct 2019 Technology and innovations are changing infrastructure, and impact of technology in the real estate sector is evident. The infrastructure and realty sector have been quick to adopt cloud, Virtual Reality (VR), the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The real estate market in…
New Material for the Commercial Construction Industry
11 Oct 2019 A nation’s progress and economic well-being is inextricably linked to future construction activity. Yet, environmental concerns are today leading to questions on how construction can align with imperatives of sustainability. Happily, new research is helping the construction sector to look at alternatives beyond the traditional modes. Given…
Smart I-tech Next-Gen India@75
10 Oct 2019 Introduction and Theme The 10th edition of EXCON, to be held in Bengaluru between 10-14th December 2019 with ‘Smart I-tech Next-Gen India@75’ as the theme, is the largest construction equipment exhibition in South Asia. The theme is woven around the developmental vision given by 5Is, namely Infrastructure; Innovation; Internet;…
India’s Heritage for the World
27 Sep 2019 Our heritage is our legacy from the past, what we enjoy today and what we pass on to our future generations. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) encourages the identification, protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage around the world which are considered…
Blockchain: Ushering in a new global financial order
24 Sep 2019 Blockchain technology, as a form of distributed ledger technology (DLT), has significant future potential in the financial sector. Business activities built on transactions over traditional corporate databases could find an alternative using blockchain technology with start-ups offering new services and applications. The first wave of applications is…
The Chinese Dream for Indian Businesses
04 Sep 2019 中文 Dangal, Secret Superstar, Andhadhun and Bajrangi Bhaijaan are some of the highest grossing Indian films in China. Almost every big hit in India is released in China to cash in on the growing love for Indian movies in the country. But Bollywood film producers are not…