Smarter Markets, Stronger Economies: AI-Driven Deregulation for the Digital Age
Dismissing India’s quick-commerce (Q-commerce) advancements as superficial or lacking innovation is a fundamental misreading of the sector’s complexity and global relevance, said exit entrepreneur and business leader Siddharth Shankar during a recent interview.
Chennai, 23 May 2025 — In a major step toward bridging the digital skills gap among youth, GUVI, the IIT-Madras and IIM-Ahmedabad-incubated EdTech company, has partnered with the Government of Tamil Nadu to upskill 5,555 students under the ambitious Naan Mudhalvan scheme. This collaborative initiative, launched in association with the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation…
MSME Perspective: Rising Cost, Access to Finance and Skilled Manpower aremajor challenges, Reveals Borzo Report● Financial Constraints: Access to finance, borrowing costs, and working capital remainsignificant barriers.● Logistics & Quick Commerce: High delivery costs and delays are critical challengesimpacting growth.● Automation Dilemma: While 77.7% of MSMEs are open to automation, affordability andtraining costs pose hurdles.●…
Observed annually on June 27th, World MSME Day highlights the indispensable role of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises as pivotal drivers of global job creation, innovation, and sustainable development. World Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day (MSME Day), observed annually on June 27th, serves as a pivotal international observance to recognize and celebrate the immense…
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In a significant step toward deepening economic ties, Russia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are finalizing a free trade zone agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the UAE, with a target signing date by the end of 2025. Announced by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk on April 28, 2025, the deal…
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Moscow, April 18 (TASS) — Russia’s soft drinks sector has shown robust growth at the start of the year, with bottling volumes of non-alcoholic beverages rising by 9% year-on-year in January–February 2025 to 126.7 million decaliters, according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture. “Russian bottlers significantly increased the output of non-alcoholic drinks…
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Over the past few decades, globalization has driven nations toward deeper interdependence—through trade and investment and the seamless flow of information and IT enabled services. However, the current wave of tariffs imposed on China by the United States signals a pivotal shift. We may be entering a new phase in the global economic order. The…
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Washington, D.C., March 20, 2025 — The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in collaboration with the global statistical community, has released the seventh edition of the Integrated Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM7), establishing updated international standards for compiling external sector statistics. The manual, last updated in 2009, incorporates significant changes reflecting the…
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The global hazardous waste management market is set for significant expansion, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.60% from 2024 to 2031. According to the latest analysis by HTF Market Intelligence Consulting Private Limited, the market—valued at USD 25.4 billion in 2024—is expected to reach USD 39.8 billion by 2031. This growth is driven by increasing regulatory requirements, rising industrial waste generation, and advancements in waste treatment technologies.
The global car rental platform market is set for significant expansion, with market research from HTF Market Intelligence indicating a projected growth from $80 billion in 2024 to $120 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. This growth is fueled by increasing consumer preference for digital booking solutions, the rise…
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