INDIA
OPINION | Bridging India's healthcare divide through technology and access
Instead of curbing doorstep delivery, India should use regulation to strengthen compliance, empower local chemists, and expand healthcare access
BUSINESS
OPINION | India’s E-commerce Surge: A market multiplier for startups and investors
The question is no longer whether Indians will shop online, but how deeply digital commerce will reshape the nation’s economy, jobs, and competitiveness. The evidence is clear: e-commerce has moved from convenience to core, from optional to inevitable – the very backbone of India’s growth story this decade
BUSINESS
GST ambiguity casts a shadow on the ride-hailing industry
India’s ride-hailing sector faces regulatory uncertainty due to conflicting GST interpretations, disrupting innovation, funding, and compliance. A clear, consistent tax framework is essential to ensure fairness, transparency, and growth
INDIA
India’s competition probes need smarter and faster resolutions
A well-defined, time-limited settlement framework is not a departure from regulatory vigilance, it is the scaffolding on which trust, investment, and innovation can be built. This is not merely a legal reform. It is a structural necessity
BUSINESS
The case for succession planning at Indian family-owned businesses
Indian billionaire families increasingly prefer investment management over active business roles, raising succession concerns. Family disputes, weak governance, and promoter dominance threaten business stability. Robust succession frameworks, professional leadership, and regulatory compliance are crucial for corporate governance, investor confidence, and sustainable long-term growth
BUSINESS
Evolution of gift cards in India’s digital economy
Gift cards have evolved from simple gifts to versatile digital financial tools, driven by India’s digital revolution. They’re now used for personal gifting, corporate rewards, and marketing. With increased adoption, India’s gift card market is set to reach $15.7 billion by 2028.
BUSINESS
Why MSMEs need more time to transition to the new IMS
A new Invoice Management System to strengthen GST compliance which is to be rolled out in April is a positive step. However, the lead time to enable MSMEs to adapt to a new system is inadequate. Indeed, some core features need improvement. To leverage the full potential of IMS, government needs to handhold MSMEs during the transition
POLITICS
Delhi can electrify its path to clean air
Delhi’s air pollution problem is not insolvable. Beijing represents a prominent success story of a city that cleaned up its act. Vehicular emissions are primary cause of Delhi’s poor air quality. Therefore, public policy which encourages adoption of electric vehicles in place of combustion engine powered vehicles is the key to changing things for the better
BUSINESS
Activism in India’s Gig Economy: Balancing growth and workers' rights
India’s gig economy is growing and is responsible for creating jobs. It is facing challenges regarding workers' rights and conditions. Activism for gig workers should seek balanced solutions to protect them without disrupting trust in platforms, ensuring sustainable growth and economic stability
TRENDS
Anti-Tobacco Warnings in OTT Streaming: Can India find the balance?
The proposed 2024 Amendments to COTPA risk stifling India's digital content ecosystem with overly prescriptive regulations. A collaborative approach with OCCPs and a focus on educational content could balance public health objectives with content accessibility and economic growth
BUSINESS
E-commerce sector: A boon for small, made-in-India sellers
The shift for SME’s to online platforms is not just a significant driver of employment, it has also enabled small sellers to expand their business, increase market presence, and compete with big companies
BUSINESS
India’s digital payments system needs simpler KYC process to reach newer heights
Two challenges that need to be addressed to build on the initial success is to make it easier for more people to enter the ecosystem. At the same time, protecting privacy and safeguarding users from cyberattacks are essential to retain trust
BUSINESS
Gig Workers and Large Companies: A symbiotic relationship under threat
As India's gig economy continues to grow, a focus on collaboration between companies and share holders is critical. It has been seen that parties with vested interest prey on this partnership for their own commercial benefits
BUSINESS
Modi 3.0: India's Techade begins with a 100-day agenda
The government should focus its initiatives to harness the transformative power of e-commerce, embrace gig work, and advocate for light-touch regulations tailored to the country's unique socio-economic landscape to usher in the era of India’s Techade
BUSINESS
Why founders need to be incentivised with ESOPs
ESOPs can be an important tool to keep the company headed in the right direction under the leadership of its founders who became executive directors.
BUSINESS
NSE scam: SEBI order raises more questions
From the SEBI order it is clear that everyone--the Board, the shareholders, the executive team members--at NSE was sleeping at the wheel.
BUSINESS
Lessons from the PNB Housing Finance fiasco
While in many transactions it may not be able to please all sections of investors and market participants, PNB Housing Finance and the board owe it to shareholders to conduct the entire process in a transparent manner in the quest to extract maximum value
