Tag: industry
India Inc. deal sentiment upbeat in H1
Posted: August 29, 2022 at 6:07 am | Author: Manish Marwah
India recorded investments worth USD 34.1 billion across 714 deals, including 92 large deals worth USD 23.7 billion in PE / VC roundup in H 1 (the first half of calendar year) 2022. In terms of number of deals, it was a 37 per cent YoY (year-over-year) jump Notwithstanding the challenges emanating geo-political reasons and […]
Sovereign Green Bonds around the Corner
Posted: July 25, 2022 at 7:40 am | Author: Manish Marwah
India has pledged to be net zero by 2070 and that is a significant commitment from the country of its scale and potential. From putting a thrust on renewable energy to increasing ethanol blending to producing green hydrogen, India has embarked upon the path to achieve the feat, though the journey has just begun.In order […]
Energy Transition augurs well for Economy and the Planet
Posted: July 3, 2022 at 9:07 am | Author: Manish Marwah
‘India is pioneering a new model of economic development that could avoid the carbon-intensive approaches that many countries have pursued in the past – and provide a blueprint for other developing economies,’ said Dr. Fatih Barol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency earlier in 2022. India is already the third-largest electricity consumer globally and also the […]
Industry 4.0: Can this be India’s Watershed Moment?
Posted: June 13, 2022 at 3:38 pm | Author: Manish Marwah
Traditional manufacturing and service-oriented industries are being disrupted in a manner which is unparallel in history. The fourth industrial revolution is driven by technologies such as artificial intelligence, autonomous robots, simulation, big data and analytics, augmented reality, the cloud, cyber-security, additive manufacturing, horizontal and vertical integration and the Internet of Things. The Fourth Industrial Revolution, […]
Gold Glitters despite Russia-Ukraine Tussle and US Fed Interest Hike
Posted: March 16, 2022 at 2:22 pm | Author: Manish Marwah
Fears that gold price could see a sharp downturn in the aftermath of aggressive interest rate hikes by US central bank loomed until Russia-Ukraine conflict emerged as a face saver Gold remains on tenterhooks ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s scheduled meeting on 16 th of March where the central bank is expected to announce […]
Climate Financing, India Holds Promise for Rest of the World
Posted: December 31, 2021 at 7:57 am | Author: Manish Marwah
India, like many of its peers in the developing world, has been facing the brunt of climate change. India estimated to have lost USD 87 billion last year due to climate events such as tropical cyclones, floods and droughts, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Worse, Indian companies could lose about USD 100 billion […]
As crude prices may move unabated; alert for average household, governments intervention warranted
Posted: November 10, 2021 at 9:52 am | Author: Manish Marwah
The near–term outlook remains strong and prices may touch USD 100 a barrel; some intervention from government could help ease burdens on the Indian households Crude oil prices are at a multi-year high and the near-term outlook does not inspire much confidence among the common households. The prices are expected to touch levels between USD […]
Relief package likely to unleash animal spirit in the Indian telecom sector – but industry needs to have a consensus on tariff issues
Posted: September 27, 2021 at 2:58 pm | Author: Manish Marwah
Government’s announcements of 9 structural and 5 process reforms to remove bottlenecks of the industry; while industry will gain, customers likely to be biggest beneficiaries. Government’s much needed relief package for the telecom sector is being hailed as a major reform and is expected to revive the sector. It was long overdue especially at a […]
Vehicle Scrappage policy was long overdue and will be a game changer – BUT its success will hinge on how swiftly the buyers, industry see incentives on ground
Posted: at 2:34 pm | Author: Manish Marwah
The Vehicle Scrappage Policy is offering many incentives to buyers in the form of tax and registration exemptions while aiming to bring down cost of vehicles. While, environment is a consideration, cost advantage for average owner will be a major play. India’s much awaited vehicle scrappage policy was launched last month with an aim to […]
Indian automobile industry staring yet another crisis as companies now grapple with semi-conductor shortages
Posted: April 8, 2021 at 1:43 pm | Author: Manish Marwah
Thanks to automotive semiconductor ICs that modern cars come with high-end functionalities like navigation control, infotainment systems, collision detection systems, 3D mapping applications, augmented-reality technologies and so much more Semi-conductor shortage is posing a great challenge for the global automobile industry and the Indian industry is also feeling the heat. Dealers’ organisation – Federation of […]