India is home to one of the world’s largest youth populations, with 27% of its citizens below the age of 35 and nearly 37.1 crore Indians falling within the 15–29 age group. This demographic strength offers a powerful advantage for... View Article
With the festive and wedding season approaching, India is entering a period of heightened consumer activity and domestic spending. Seasonal spending is projected to grow by 8–10% year‑on‑year1, particularly across segments such as home décor, apparel, jewelry, gourmet foods, and... View Article
E‑commerce companies and consumer brands entered the festive pre‑season of 2025 with strong momentum. Between July 11–14, online order volumes grew 19% year‑on‑year, mainly driven by demand for electronics, appliances, and fashion. While metro cities saw a respectable 15% rise,... View Article
When India launched Make in India in September 2014, it was an ambitious vision aimed at elevating manufacturing’s share of GDP to 25% by 2022 (later revised to 2025) and generating 100 million manufacturing jobs. At the time, manufacturing contributed... View Article
As of May 2024, MSMEs contributed 45.79% of the country’s total merchandise exports. In just four years, the export value from these enterprises has tripled: from ₹3.95 lakh crore in FY2021 to ₹12.39 lakh crore in FY2025. The number of... View Article
Here are five ways in which AI can be adopted by small and medium businesses in a cost-effective manner: A majority of MSMEs, a staggering 91%, believe that AI should be democratically available and affordable, proving their willingness to adopt... View Article
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