As global energy shocks triggered by the US-Iran war exacerbate India’s vulnerability to external supply disruptions, the tensions between self-reliance and dependence on global supply chains come to the fore. The war in West Asia has had a widespread impact on global supply chains, disrupting processes of manufacturing and trade. The volatility of the gas […]
Sustaining the World’s Medicine Supply India’s position as the “pharmacy to the world” is rooted in its ability to deliver affordable, high-quality medicines at an unparalleled scale. Over the past few decades, the country has emerged as a global leader in generic pharmaceuticals and vaccines, supplying essential drugs to more than 150 countries. This role […]
Do small businesses have the right kind of capital to expand? Do they receive timely payment for the work they have already delivered? And does the cost of compliance encourage them to grow, or quietly push them to remain small? By Neelambari Kakaraparthi These questions sit at the heart of India’s MSME challenge, and for […]
Initiatives to promote domestic talent and sporting goods manufacturing take the centre- stage. Union Budget 2026-27 has set the field. How will the match play out? By Rajiv Raghunath From children playing cricket on sandy fields to stars battling for glory on the global stage, sports runs in the lifeblood of Indians of all ages […]
Union Budget 2026-27 signals a refreshingly renewed focus on healthcare development and expansion, in the journey toward attaining the goal of Viksit Bharat @2047 By Rajiv Raghunath “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” — Mahatma Gandhi, in an article published in February 1935. Today, as India takes bold […]
The India-EU FTA is far more than a conventional trade pact. It is both a geo-economic response to global fragmentation and a geopolitical statement of strategic convergence. By Rajiv Raghunath The great significance of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), finalised on January 27 during the India visit of European Commission President Ursula von der […]
A Booming Market on Both Ends The wearable technology sector is booming, with India and the UK leading two different but complementary trajectories. Globally, the smartwatch market is projected to reach $105.2 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.43%, driven by growing health awareness and the integration of AI. In India, […]
The global smart-watch market is on an accelerated growth path, projected to reach USD 105.2 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 15.43%. In India, the segment is expected to grow at an impressive CAGR of 22.9% between 2025 and 2033. This surge highlights a shift from smart-watches being mere lifestyle accessories to essential […]
Once, fatty liver disease was a distant worry in India—a condition often linked only to heavy drinkers or the elderly. But today, it has silently woven itself into the fabric of everyday life, emerging as a major public health concern across the nation. The numbers are alarming. Recent studies reveal that 38% of adults and […]
For decades, Indian medical device manufacturers have capitalised on favourable tariff structures in the United States, where import duties on such products traditionally ranged from 0% to 6%. This advantageous trade environment enabled Indian exporters to position themselves as reliable and cost-effective suppliers of a wide spectrum of healthcare products including catheters, implants, diagnostic equipment, […]
