And why the next phase of growth needs demand to lead, writes Maj Gen (Dr) Rajesh Chopra, AVSM (Retd.), Director General, Indian Malt Whisky Association (IMWA) Over the last few years, India’s economic story has been anchored by decisive public investment. Capital expenditure on infrastructure, manufacturing, logistics, and digital public goods has laid the […]
One of the most pressing needs is to amend the Customs Act and simplify customs procedures, writes Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC India’s gem and jewellery industry has long been a strong pillar of the national economy, supporting over 4.3 million livelihoods and contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings. In FY 2024–25, exports stood at […]
And why demand, not just capex, matters for the nuts & dry fruits sector, writes Gunjan Vijay Jain, President, Nuts and Dry Fruits Council (India)
From speed and scale to resilience and intelligence, India’s logistics sector is entering a phase of structural maturity driven by technology, policy and people, writes Dipanjan Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart The landscape of Indian logistics has undergone a remarkable transformation. The conversation has shifted from merely “moving boxes” to a deeper dialogue […]
Consumers are not stepping away from innovation. Instead, they are demanding it, writes Edyta Kurek, Senior Vice President, Oriflame India and Indonesia As we look ahead to 2026, it is clear that the beauty industry is entering a more considered and consequential phase. After years of rapid experimentation, trend cycles, and maximal routines, the […]
Indian retail enters 2026 redefining growth through omnichannel integration, experiential engagement, sustainability, agility and deeper customer connection, writes Vishal Chaturvedi, Chief Revenue Officer, The Body Shop South Asia
By Shriram PM Monga, Co-Founder and Principal Consultant at SRED Real Estate Advisory India’s retail sector is entering one of its most significant growth phases. Organised retail supply is expanding rapidly, digital commerce is maturing amid an upsurge in the number of consumers, who increasingly value experiential and aspirational spending. Yet, under this sweeping […]
As India enters 2026, the forces redesigning retail are anchored in openness, speed, trust, and precision at scale, writes Sharmila Senthilraja, Vice President and Industry Platform Leader for Consumer Products & Retail – India, Capgemini
Ecommerce leaders must adopt AI observability to avoid outages, delight customers, and secure festive-season sales, writes Rob Newell, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia-Pacific and Japan at New Relic The festive season is make-or-break for ecommerce businesses in India. The 2024 season alone saw ecommerce platforms clock in around USD 14 billion […]
From utility to a defining, almost calming space in a homeowner’s psyche; the bathroom, once a purely functional space, has undergone a dramatic transformation, writes Shiozawa Kazuyuki, Managing Director, TOTO India, a Japanese Luxury Sanitaryware Brand India’s economy is of global importance. With a large and young population and an open and democratic political […]
