Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global industry at a pace that rivals the great industrial revolutions of the past. It is transforming how products are designed, how supply chains operate and how services are delivered. In the AI era, industrial disruption refers to the shift from traditional product models to…
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The AI Advantage for MSMEs
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology reserved for large enterprises or tech startups, it is rapidly becoming a transformative force for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across India. From streamlining operations and automating repetitive tasks to enabling smarter decision-making and unlocking access to global markets, AI is…
Role of Construction Equipment in Nation Building and its Future
India’s infrastructure expansion is entering a period of unprecedented growth and strategic importance. As the nation accelerates towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the demand for more highways, efficient logistics systems, ports, airports, metros, industrial corridors, and resilient urban spaces is reshaping the country’s economic trajectory. At the heart…
India’s Growth Roadmap, With Focus on Services
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday (marking yet another first), addresses India’s immediate economic priorities while maintaining a firm focus on the country’s long-term development objectives. In a period of global uncertainty and shifting economic priorities, the Budget balances growth with fiscal…
Budget 2026-27 shifts India to high value global manufacturing and GVC leadership
The Union Budget 2026-27 arrives at a seminal moment for India’s industrial trajectory. As global supply networks undergo a fundamental recalibration, the imperative for India has shifted. We are no longer just a participant; we are becoming a central architect of global manufacturing and trade. This evolution is already validated…
Sustained Growth as A Key ‘Kartavya’
Over the past decade, the government’s policy actions have enabled the economy to combine stability with sustained growth of around 7%, moderate inflation and a steady path of fiscal consolidation. Nonetheless, even amid the ‘Goldilocks’ phase that India is currently enjoying, the risks emanating from weakening multilateralism, fragmented trade, disrupted…
ADVANCING TAX CERTAINTY AND COMPETITIVENESS: A REFORM AGENDA FOR INDIA’S NEXT PHASE OF GROWTH
As India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27, the moment calls for a decisive shift from incremental tax changes to deep, structural reforms in tax administration. In an increasingly competitive global environment, a predictable, efficient, and non adversarial tax regime is no longer merely an enabler of compliance; it is…
The India–EU FTA: Building A New Trade Architecture
India and the European Union signed one of the most consequential trade agreements in recent history — a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that could reshape economic engagement between two of the world’s largest markets. Often referred to as the “mother of all deals,” the India-EU FTA comes at a…
Enabling India to Lead the Circular Transformation
India is steadily emerging as a leader in the global circular economy discourse by integrating circularity into its growth strategy. With expanding industries and a growing population, India recognizes the importance of waste minimization, resource efficiency, and the promotion of recycling to ensure long-term environmental and economic resilience. Anchored in…
Modernise Agriculture For A More Prosperous India
Agriculture and allied sectors continue to anchor India’s economic and social stability, sustaining livelihoods for nearly half the population while contributing significantly to food security, rural employment and export earnings. Over the past several decades, India has achieved remarkable success in enhancing food production and ensuring availability at scale. However,…