Blue-collar workers, comprising over 80 per cent of India‘s non-agricultural workforce, play a pivotal role in driving and sustaining the country’s economy across diverse sectors. McKinsey & Company forecasts that by 2030, 70 per cent of the 90 million new jobs anticipated in India will fall under the category of blue-collar roles. These positions constitute […]
Grasim Industries has secured Rs 1,250 crore (approximately USD150 million) from the International Finance Corporation through non-convertible debentures. This capital infusion is earmarked for bolstering the company’s newly launched paints venture, Birla Opus. To prioritise sustainability, Birla Opus is committed to maximising the utilisation of renewable energy sources and implementing water recycling initiatives across its […]
French sports retailer Decathlon is intensifying its investments to bolster production and expand its retail footprint in India, which is deemed one of its “most significant” global markets, according to its Global CEO Barbara Martin Coppola, news agency PTI reported. Decathlon anticipates maintaining its robust growth trajectory in the Indian market, which is also emerging […]
India will have to leverage its sizable home market to become more competitive and scale up production to enjoy the benefits of scale economies Promoting the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enhancing skills to build future workforce and larger exports, focussing on high-end manufacturing, taking digital India to the next level and promoting cleaner […]
India’s GDP grew at a massive 8.4 per cent during the October-December quarter of the current financial year 2023-24 and the country continued to remain the fastest-growing major economy. The Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent and 7.6 per cent during the preceding two quarters – April-June and July-September, data released by the Ministry of […]
Two US Senators, Sherrod Brown and Rick Scott, are advocating for a significant crackdown on the influx of duty-free packages from China into the United States. They have called upon President Joe Biden to take executive action to address what they perceive as an unfair advantage given to Chinese products. In a letter to President […]
Intact consumption story will create more avenues for employment, an industry body PHDCCI said. Sanjeev Agrawal, President, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, appreciates the efforts of the Government for providing a strong push to India’s consumption story in the post-pandemic years. According to the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey, the per capita consumption spending has […]
Google has told suppliers to start making its Pixel smartphones in India by the next quarter at the earliest, as part of the search engine giant’s aim to further diversify its supply chain away from China and capture the booming Indian smartphone market, Nikkei Asia has reported. As per the news report published on Thursday, […]
Sneakers are becoming increasingly popular in India, with a revenue forecast of USD 2.80 billion for the fiscal year of 2024. This is according to a recent report by Statista, which highlights the growing trend of sneakers being seen as more than just footwear. This revelation underscores the expanding allure of sneakers, which have transcended […]
India’s electronics industry witnessed a big surge in exports during the fiscal year 2022-23, as reported by the Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC). The sector experienced a growth rate of over 50.25 per cent compared to the previous year, culminating in exports totaling USD 23.58 billion. This surge in exports was attributed […]
