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Technology

Is Battery Swapping The Way For EV Two-wheeler Adoption in Rural India?

Battery swapping is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of plugging in your vehicle to charge for hours, you simply swap your depleted battery for a fully charged one at a station. This idea isn't new, but its appeal is growing rapidly in semi-urban and rural areas where consumers lack access to dedicated home chargers or stable electricity connections.

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NBFCs Are Quietly Powering India's MSME Revolution

Between FY21 and FY24, NBFCs recorded a 32 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in MSME lending, albeit on a smaller base, compared to 20.9 per cent for private banks and 10.4 per cent for public sector banks.

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Why are MSMEs Still Unable to Access Newer Markets?

Roughly 70 per cent of MSMEs continue to prefer conventional methods of customer engagement, while only 13 per cent have adopted social media-based digital marketing

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EV Charging Conundrum: Why Do We Need More?

India's cumulative installed EV charging points—public and captive—will need to grow nearly 12 to 28 times to support growth

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India's EV Surge Accelerates in April 2025 with Record-Breaking Sales: Report

India's transition to sustainable mobility is gaining momentum, driven by consistent year-on-year growth in electric vehicle sales. As the infrastructure ecosystem matures, consumers are embracing EVs with increasing confidence, paving the way for a cleaner transportation future.

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China May Look Towards India to Keep U.S. Markets Within Reach

Rather than resisting Chinese involvement outright, Indian firms are increasingly seeing the value in partnerships, be it in the form of joint ventures, component sourcing, or contract manufacturing.

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India's Energy Sector Faces Hard Truths in the Age Digitization

As India charges toward clean energy goals and growing electricity demands, a series of hard-hitting roadblocks threatens to slow progress—and some of these challenges are baked into the system itself.

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Travel Industry Responds Swiftly to Kashmir Crisis With Full Flexibility and Support

By lifting penalties and proactively adjusting schedules, companies are trying to soften the blow of a region rocked by violence and grief.

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How AI and Automation Are Transforming India's Energy Landscape

The future of energy is now, in control rooms, data centers, solar farms, and substations across the country. Behind the traditional methods, a different kind of engine is running the show—one that learns, adapts, and improves, without ever needing a break.

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Trump's 90-Day Tariff Pause a Lifeline or a Test For Indian MSMEs?

Whether Indian MSMEs use the 90-day tariff pause to rethink, realign, and reinforce their global footprint will determine if they merely survive the next wave of trade disruption or emerge stronger from it.

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Fintech Must Lead the Charge Toward a $30 Trillion India: Amitabh Kant

At the heart of a buzzing Startup Mahakumbh, Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, laid out a bold vision for India's economic future.

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How Trump's Tariffs Will Hit Indian Industries

While pharmaceutical and energy products have been spared, industries like automobiles, metals, and manufacturing face significant challenges

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How AI and Automation is Reshaping India's Manufacturing Landscape

The adoption of AI and automation is redefining how companies in the manufacturing sector innovate and improve customer experiences. However, while these advancements promise increased productivity and cost savings, they also bring inherent challenges along with them

Entrepreneurs

The Change Maker: Safeena Husain, Founder, Educate Girls

Her NGO pioneered the world's first Development Impact Bond (DIB) in education, surpassing targets with 160 per cent of its learning outcome goal and 116 per cent of its enrollment goal.

Women Entrepreneur®

Madam Barista: Namrata Asthana, Co-Founder, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters

Founded in 2012, Blue Tokai was born out of a simple but powerful vision—to make high-quality, specialty coffee accessible to Indian consumers.