Business
From paper to ports: IMEC Corridor faces reality t...
May 10, 2025
On September 11, 2023, during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was unveiled as a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing economic integration and connectivity between Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Spearhead...
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Counterfeit goods surge globally to USD 467 billio...
May 10, 2025
The illegal trade in counterfeit goods still has a significant impact on the world economy, endangering brands, misleading customers and posing problems for authorities everywhere. The value of counterfeit and pirated goods reached an astounding USD 467 billion in 2021, making up...
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India’s gifting industry gets personal: Where em...
May 8, 2025
Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions have always been opportunities for people to express their love and appreciation. For centuries, gifts have been a meaningful way to show affection and thoughtfulness toward loved ones. Through the act of giving, peo...
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Indian MSMEs grapple with US tariff fallout
May 6, 2025
On April 9, Donald Trump, President of the United States, imposed 26 pc reciprocal tariffs on Indian imports, sending shockwaves through export-driven industries, with gems and jewellery, auto components and electronics emerging as the most vulnerable sectors. The new tariff was ...
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With 46 pc yearly growth India is the world’s se...
May 5, 2025
In the sweltering summer of 2024, Ritika Sen, 29-year-old then a deputy editorial lead at a leading English daily in Mumbai, found herself emotionally drained and professionally cornered. Years of chasing headlines under relentless deadlines had taken a toll not just on her menta...
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Rising loaves: India’s bakery industry goes beyo...
April 28, 2025
Once limited to baking bread loaves, tea-time biscuits and the occasional cakes, India’s bakery industry has transformed into a vibrant, multi-billion-dollar sector. According to the IMARC Group, a market research firm, the market is expected to grow from USD 13.8 billion in 20...
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Karnataka’s ordinance promises rights, recogniti...
April 28, 2025
In Yelahanka, a suburban locality in Bengaluru Urban district, 26-year-old Shiva Kumar has been delivering food for Swiggy for the past four years, often spending more than 12 hours a day zig-zagging through the city’s crowded roads on his bike. The work is demanding and re...
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The Green Shift: Veganism gains ground in India
April 24, 2025
India has long held the global title for the largest vegetarian population, and as of 2024, that status remains unchanged. According to World Population Review, around 276 million people, identify as vegetarians. This widespread dietary choice is deeply rooted in the country̵...
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NSDC International explores strategic skill partne...
April 15, 2025
In a move to bolster international collaboration on skill development, NSDC International recently led a delegation to Germany, with the objective to strengthen cross-border partnerships. The visit focussed on building strategic ties to support skill development and mobility, ami...
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A billion babies, a billion needs: Inside India’...
April 14, 2025
Alongside a rising population, the surge in new parents with higher disposable incomes, the growth of e-commerce platforms, and a preference for premium products have together fueled a staggering rise in the babycare segment in India. According to a report by Hyderabad-based Mord...
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