Business, Not Just Charity, Begins at Home
30 Dec 2019 “Maybe you are searching among the branches, for what only appears in the roots.” – Rumi The collective verses the individual, the ‘We’ versus ‘I’ – the values that are propagated not just by spiritualists but by Business Gurus also form the bedrock of family businesses that account for a large share of […]
FMCG EXPO 2020: Seamlessly Connecting Exhibitors with Potential Buyers
27 Jul 2020 The Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is the fourth largest sector in the Indian economy. In the quarter ending September 2019, FMCG’s urban segment witnessed a growth of 8 percent and the rural segment grew by 5 percent. The rural segment contributes around 45 percent of the overall revenue generated by the […]
Future of Manufacturing
08 Jan 2020 Over the last few years, connected technologies have made inroads into all major industries and are set to disrupt the manufacturing sector too. The fourth industrial revolution, also termed ‘Industry 4.0’ (or I4.0) is about using emerging technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, […]
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 and services and provide large-scale […]
Mining Industry – Don’t Undermine the Sector
10 Jan 2020 Recent policy announcements in the mining sector, such as doing away with end-use restrictions in coal mining and extending the validity of clearances for mining leases expiring in 2020, could result in a paradigm shift. Earlier this week, the Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of the Mineral Laws (Amendment) Ordinance 2020. This […]
Brainstorming on the Next Frontiers for Health Systems
12 Aug 2020 The healthcare sector in India has found itself at the epicentre of the daunting challenge posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The private sector and local manufacturers have risen to the occasion by providing support in testing, preparing isolation beds for COVID-19 patients, building Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) kits, and more. There should […]
Business & Beyond CII’s Journey of 125 Years
11 Jan 2020 The journey of the Confederation of Indian Industry, CII, commenced 125 years ago in 1895, when 5 engineering firms came together to form the Engineering and Iron Trades Association (EITA) to garner orders from the then Government for companies based in India. EITA became the Indian Engineering Association (IEA) in 1912, […]
AYUSH is booming in India
12 Jan 2020 The major factors driving the growth of the wellness market in India are rising disposable incomes, a large population of young people, and increasing incidences of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Changing lifestyle patterns and rapid urbanization are fueling the growth of the wellness sector. Consumers are becoming aware of the long-term […]
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 of food security, availability and […]
Acadsourcing of research – Way to go for Industry
25 Aug 2020 There is no debate that those who innovate are those who lead. Leading economies put research on their priority list, and the same is true for any organisation. The best way to stay ahead of the game is to create out-of-the-box products and services through Research and Development (R&D). As per the […]