Unicorns in India- Their Growth and Challenges

Indian companies such as Zomato, Nykaa, Blinkit, Flipkart and BYJUs, among others, are now household names. A common point between all these companies is that they are, or have held a “Unicorn Status”. “Unicorn” is a popular term coined for start-ups whose valuation reaches 1 billion USD and are not listed on the stock exchange. … Continued

The Past and Present of Indian Inflation

Inflation in India is currently at a high, this comes with a sudden and intensive monsoon in the months of June and July. The consumer price index (CPI), which calculates the value of a normal basket of consumer goods, is the tool used to calculate retail inflation. With a very powerful monsoon in many parts … Continued

India as the New Manufacturing Hub

Apple, one of the largest tech companies in the world, will be producing 7% of its iPhone’s in India, this is quite a feat and shows the growing popularity of India as a manufacturing destination. While for several decades the service and agricultural sector dominated the Indian economy, manufacturing is catching up with several large … Continued

The Role of Rupee in International Trade

The foreign policy announced earlier by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal this year has adopted a long-term focus breaking the usual five-year goal. He further added that the policy would be updated whenever necessary. An area of focus under this policy is to push the internationalisation of the Indian rupee in foreign trade. … Continued

Is AI Going out of Control?

Popular movies such as the Matrix, Terminator, Avengers: Age of Ultron and several others have explored the theme of machines taking over the world. This seemed far-fetched until the recent growth in AI which shows the possibility of this “movie-like” phenomenon becoming reality. Artificial Intelligence is taking over the world- from personalised shopping to writing … Continued

Public Health: A Paradigm Shift for Investment

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in global priorities, with an increasing emphasis on public health. No longer confined to governmental initiatives alone, public health is emerging as a new area for investment. The recognition of health as a fundamental cornerstone of human development and progress has opened up a myriad of … Continued

Is Indian Aviation on the brink of a duopoly?

The Indian Aviation Industry is emerging as one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country as it is undergoing significant transformation. The past few years have remarkably increased India’s stature as an economic powerhouse, gathering global attention. The aviation industry will be crucial in achieving its ambitious goals of breaching the $5 trillion mark and … Continued

Impact of a Four Day Work Week

The pandemic brought forth a revolution in how employees embrace working from office. A good work-life balance is increasingly becoming a priority for them, they no longer wish to work 40 hours week and are giving more importance to enhancing productivity and completing the deliverables. The biggest upside to remote working was increased flexibility- working … Continued

Seawater as an Alternative for Green Hydrogen Generation

The generation of hydrogen – which is a light and highly reactive fuel alternative to traditional fossil fuels – is conducted through a chemical process known as electrolysis. This uses an electrical current to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen in the water, often through renewable sources. Water electrolysis is an electrochemical process that splits … Continued