Category: FEATURED

Aramex Honours Logistics Veteran Percy Avari After Nearly Three Decades of Leadership

4 July 202619 July 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

Hyderabad, India, July 3, 2026: Global logistics and transportation company Aramex has honoured Percy Avari, General Manager – India, as he concludes an exceptional 29-year career with the company, recognising his significant contribution to the expansion of Aramex’s business across India and South Asia. Avari joined Aramex India in 1997 as Financial Controller and went…

FEATURED, News, TOP STORIES

Digital Transformation Technology Market To Reach USD 10,795.8billion by 2033

24 June 202619 July 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

According to Growth Market Report, the global digital transformation technologymarket size stands at $1,680.3 billion in 2024, reflecting the rapid adoption of advanceddigital solutions across industries. The market is experiencing robust expansion with a CAGRof 20.7% from 2025 to 2033. By the end of 2033, the digital transformation technologymarket is projected to reach approximately $10,795.8 billion. This remarkable growth isprimarily driven by…

AI, Cyber Security, FEATURED, Technology, TOP STORIES

Beyond Startups and SMEs: Towards an Integrated Enterprise Ecosystem for the Future

13 June 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The future of enterprise development requires moving beyond the traditional divide between startups and SMEs. As business models evolve, innovation is emerging from both new ventures and established enterprises. Building integrated enterprise ecosystems that combine experience, technology, finance, mentoring, and innovation capabilities can unlock new opportunities for growth, competitiveness, employment, and sustainable economic transformation. Over…

FEATURED, innovation, Opinion, SMEs, Startups, Technology, TOP STORIES

The Scale Obsession: When Institutions Become Bigger Than Their Purpose

6 June 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

One of the defining characteristics of our time is the belief that every meaningful effort must eventually become bigger, faster and globally visible. A business idea must become a unicorn. A startup must disrupt an industry. A corporation must continuously expand. A social initiative must reach millions. Nations must compete over economic size, rankings and…

ESG, FEATURED, Leadership, Opinion, start-up, Strategy, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

India–Oman CEPA: Transforming Centuries of Trust into the Next Generation of Economic Partnership

2 June 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The signing and impending implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) comes at a time when international trade relationships are being reassessed. Businesses are diversifying supply chains, countries are seeking dependable economic partners, and enterprises are exploring markets where long-term cooperation and investment opportunities can be developed. The India–Oman CEPA should therefore not…

Business, FEATURED, Free Trade, India, News, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Easy Money, Hard Questions: Rethinking Development Funding

20 May 202611 July 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

Debates over development funding often become confined to the narrow language of compliance, regulation, political oversight, and financial accountability. Yet this focus overlooks a deeper and more consequential economic question: what happens when large and continuous flows of external funding begin to reshape local economic incentives? The effects are not merely financial. Over time, “easy…

Africa, FEATURED, India, Opinion, Reports, Sustainable Development, TOP STORIES

From Conflict to Correction: Evolving Economic Priorities in the Gulf

10 April 202610 April 2026 Perumal Koshy No Comments

The recent phase of military tension involving the United States–Israel coalition and Iran appears to be moving toward gradual de-escalation. Even so, the economic effects of several weeks of heightened uncertainty are likely to persist across sectors and regions. Energy market anxieties, including localized supply disruptions, have once again highlighted the importance of resilient distribution…

FEATURED, Opinion, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Small Business Cyber Insurance: From Optional Safeguard to Strategic Necessity

9 April 202610 April 2026 Svetlana M No Comments

According to Growth Market Report,the global small business cyber insurance marketsize reached USD 3.1 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust demand for risk mitigation solutions among small and medium enterprises. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 18.4% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a forecasted value of USD 16.2 billion by 2033. The global small business landscape is…

FEATURED, SMEs, Technology, TOP STORIES

Parametric Weather Insurance Emerges as a Strategic Risk Instrument for SMEs Amid Rising Climate Volatility

2 April 20262 April 2026 Chris Peterson No Comments

According to Research Intelo, the Global Parametric SME Weather Insurance market size was valued at $1.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $4.5 billion by 2033, expanding at a robust CAGR of 15.7% during the forecast period of 2025 to 2033. The primary factor driving this impressive growth is the increasing frequency and severity of weather-related events, which has heightened risk…

FEATURED, SMEs, TOP STORIES

Mira Road: Where Mumbai’s New Luxury Narrative Is Taking Shape

20 March 202620 March 2026 Aditya N. Shah No Comments

Luxury housing in Mumbai is no longer confined to a few traditional, high-profile neighbourhoods. As the city expands and infrastructure reshapes commuting patterns, the idea of premium living has steadily taken on. Mira Road, part of Mumbai’s extended western suburbs, is now at the centre of this shift. As infrastructure upgrades get a government push,…

FEATURED, Opinion, TOP STORIES