Transitioning from India@75 to India@100
08 Sep 2022 On 23 September 2007, as India was celebrating 60 years of Independence, Professor C K Prahalad, a leading management specialist of his times, shared a vision for India@75 and presented a future-facing development blueprint for the country. Realizing the importance of developing such a vision for India’s inclusive growth, CII stepped in […]
Towards an Innovation-driven Economy
09 Sep 2022 As India recently celebrated the 75th year of Independence, I’d like to highlight the key scientific and technological milestones that were attained in various areas through the combined forces of the Government, Industry, and educational institutes. Post-Independence, India prioritized science research and technology in a structured manner through the Planning Commission’s five-year […]
Economic activity in India is set to gather steam in the new year
28 Dec 2021 With a new year to be ushered in shortly, there is much anticipation about what lies ahead for Indian industry and India’s economy. The big question doing the rounds is whether the rebound in economic activity experienced after the debilitating second wave of the covid pandemic would be sustained; and if so, […]
Making India a Preferred Medical Value Destination
13 Sep 2022 Medical tourism provides a major impetus to the developing Indian economy. Currently valued at US$ 6 billion, the medical tourism industry in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.1% in the period 2020-27. As per the Medical Tourism Index 2020-21, India ranks 10th out of the top 46 countries in […]
Harnessing Social Entrepreneurship for Development
29 Dec 2021 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, health care […]
Top Industry 4.0 Trends Reshaping Businesses
15 Sep 2022 The past two centuries have witnessed the ebb and flow of three different industrial revolutions, each powered by a disruptive new technology. New innovations and technological disruptions have not only improved productivity but have also led to better efficiency and increased profits for businesses across sectors. We are now in the Fourth […]
Will the Hybrid Work Model be Another “New Normal” in the Future?
30 Dec 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the realisation that offices will never be the same again. Most of the companies and their employees have recognised the benefits of working remotely during the pandemic. While it is surreal to think that traditional office spaces will completely disappear, the reality is that the hybrid […]
Robotic Surgery – Reshaping the Healthcare Sector
16 Sep 2022 Robotic surgery, also known as robot-assisted surgery, has been in practice for more than two decades now. This cutting-edge technology does not only represent the next era of surgical innovation, but also offers several advantages over traditional surgical methods. As new technologies continue to enter the healthcare sector, robotic surgeries will surely […]
Corporate Risk Management & Internal Controls
20 Sep 2022 Corporate Governance is not merely about compliance. It is intended to not just protect investor interests, but also drive investment performance. While corporate governance has assumed mainstream attention in Indian boardrooms, there is still much distance to traverse. Ease of access to information and tech-enabled forums for voicing concerns by stakeholders require […]
Economic indicators show robust rebound
05 Jan 2022 As we ring in the New Year, questions that come to our mind are: what is the scorecard of the economy? Whether the economy is on the path of sustainable recovery? And what are the challenges ahead? There are enough indications that, having put behind the devastating impact of the first and […]