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In the current rapidly evolving landscape, generative AI's technological advancements and geopolitical uncertainties have significant implications for the economy and growth. Amidst these challenges, India is mandated to drive innovation and secure sustainable growth.

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Global Consumer & Retail M&A Outlook 2025

M&A activity to pick up in 2025 as C&R organisations reshape their footprints

Top geopolitical risks 2025

Explore how your organization can navigate the complexities of geopolitics with confidence and turn challenges into opportunities for success

2025 Emerging Trends in Infrastructure and Transport: The Great Reset

Explore infrastructure and transport trends in 2025, urging visionary leadership, collaboration, and bold decision-making amid global shifts

Microscopic lens on Secured Micro-Lending

Secured micro-lending offers loans to undeserved segments against collateral, including microfinance, MSME, and housing loans

Indian ports are now better, but what’s next?

Indian ports have seen significant improvement, but to reach full potential, focus is on connectivity, process efficiency, and embracing tech

Innovative strategies for cost optimisation – A need for cement players now

Cement industry navigates EBITDA pressure with innovative cost optimisation in fuel procurement, logistics and manpower for efficiency gains

The rise of silver generation: Transforming the senior living landscape

Exploring trends, innovations, and opportunities in senior living to create inclusive, future-ready communities for the evolving silver generation

Aviation leasing and financing ecosystem at GIFT IFSC, India

An overview on the current situation of commercial aircraft leasing in India, and the future scope of leasing

India’s digital dividend: The strategic roadmap towards becoming a global digital leader

Fusing technology, talent and collaboration can bolster resilience and promote inclusive growth in this technology-driven era

Strategic leader analyzing digital data visuals for business growth and insights in a technology-driven environment

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Rethinking: Textile sector

India can give the world something that we excel at - sustainable, contemporary yet crafted in tradition

Textile industry embraces sustainability and innovation for future growth and success

By adapting to changing market trends, the textile sector can secure its future success in an increasingly competitive global market

How is Budget 2025 set to accelerate India’s trade growth

India's ability to maintain a competitive edge in global trade will depend on its investment in emerging technologies

Five ways in which Budget 2025 impacts the real estate sector

With the real estate sector witnessing strong growth years, the momentum is expected to keep growing at a good pace, which will help India

The Union Budget 2025: Can India meet the expectations of foreign investors?

Expectations of the global fraternity waiting to increase their investments in India and benefit from the growth of international business corridors

Budget 2025: The big thrust towards manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem

Budget 2025 sets the direction for India’s manufacturing expansion, which is expected to have a multiplier effect on the economy

The Economic Survey 2024-25

India Union Budget 2025-26

Budget 2025 – A journey from AATMANIRBHAR to VIKSIT BHARAT

Budget 2025 is a forward thinking budget to facilitate India’s vision of becoming a USD 5 trillion economy by 2027 and a developed nation by 2047

India Budget 2025: A New Dawn for the Middle Class and a Prosperous Future

By taking a two pronged approach-boosting consumption and accelerating investment, the government has propelled the engines of economic growth

Union Budget 2025: A Fine Balancing Act

The Finance Ministry has balanced tweaking personal tax rates without compromising on capex outlay and fiscal prudence

Union Budget 2025: Powering 360-degree growth via investments, tax reforms

The budget responds to the economic expectations with a comprehensive plan, prioritizing agriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports

Budget: Unlocking India's path to a prosperous future with inclusive growth

To unlock India's growth potential and make it truly Atmanirbhar, the Budget has offered a major credit boost to MSMEs as well as start-ups

Trump 2.0 and the US-India Partnership: A New Chapter in Strategic Diplomacy

President Trump’s imperatives will likely reshape both US international and domestic markets, with a trickle-down effect on the global economy

How can Budget 2025 make India’s defence sector stronger?

This year’s budget presents an opportunity to transform the sector through strategic measures that can make India stronger in an ever-evolving global set-up

“2025” India's Year of Reforms for Defence - What to look out for?

A close engagement between the private industry and govt is critical to achieve a robust policy along with adequate budgetary allocations in 2025

IPOs in India – H1 FY25

An analysis of the performance of the main board Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in India, between 1 April 2024 and 30 September 2024

Reflecting on a Decade of Make in India: Achievements, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Ten years later, the Make in India initiative has transformed many sectors, redefined India’s economic strategy, and set the nation on a promising path—albeit with hurdles along the way

Democratisation of entrepreneurship in India

Explores the need for democratisation of entrepreneurship in India, highlighting key trends and opportunities for entrepreneurs

Exploring India's dynamic Start-up Ecosystem

An in-depth exploration of India's vibrant and rapidly evolving entrepreneurial landscape

What can Budget 2025 do to strengthen India in the global semiconductor race?

India’s vision to become a global hub for semiconductors is bold yet achievable with enhanced incentives, and a focus on R&D and talent development

Driving Make in India

A Compendium of Central and State Government incentives

Unlocking India's blue economy: A pathway to sustainable growth and prosperity

Future of blue economy in India hinges on innovative practices, effective policies and development, ensuring prosperous and sustainable ocean economy.

Unlocking India’s export opportunity - Supercharge export growth with digital

The report highlights the impact of digital influence in democratising access to global markets, thereby boosting India exports

KPMG 2024 CEO Outlook

More than 1,300 global CEOs share their views on geopolitics, return-to-office, ESG and generative AI.

FPIs enters New Phase - Era of higher tax outgo begins

Overall prospects for investing in India's capital markets remain positive by strong economic fundamentals and a more streamlined tax environment

India’s FTA with EFTA: Catalyst for Viksit Bharat in Europe

TEPA would provide boost to Viksit Bharat aspirations, by opening access for Indian exporters and skilled workforce to the large European markets

Trade winds: What’s trending in the export basket and how to reach the USD1 trillion target

To achieve USD1 trillion target, India needs a connected and collaborative ecosystem and should cautious about growing global disruptions

From ‘stable’ to ‘positive’: How has India’s growth outlook remained persistently upbeat?

Ensuring mutually inclusive and sustainable growth further strengthening the domestic ecosystem will help India stay on track with its economic goals

Abolishment of Angel Tax – A welcome move

Indian startup ecosystem heaved a sigh of relief as Hon’ble Finance Minister announced abolition of Angel taxation for all classes of investors

Indian Trade & Tariff Policy, impact on International Trade - Union Budget 2024

By rationalising customs duty rates and fostering a more efficient trade environment, the Budget aims to improve India’s position in the global market