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'We're just building the foundation in India'

Evan Spiegel, Co-founder & CEO of social media firm Snap, talks about advertising, profitability, and the India story

SNAP'S LENS ON INDIA

AFTER HITTING 200 MILLION USERS IN INDIA, SNAP IS HUNGRY FOR MORE. THE MULTIMEDIA MESSAGING PLATFORM SEES A BIGGER STORY IN INDIA'S DEMOGRAPHIC, SYNCING WITH ITS CORE TARGET AUDIENCE

REGULATING TECH

THE NEXT FIVE YEARS WILL BE CRUCIAL IN SHAPING INDIA'S TECH POLICY AND REGULATION WOULD BE AT THE CENTRE OF IT ALL

Troubled Seas

The attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea are turning into a worry, raising the spectre of higher commodity and crude oil prices

The Reforms Agenda

India will become unstoppable with five reforms in employment, employability and education in the next five years

Bet on Space, Reap on Earth

India is on the cusp of becoming a $5-trillion economy. The space sector will prove crucial in this endeavour

Al: Supercharging Growth and Innovation

As AI models continue to improve, the social media algorithms they power will grow more robust as well

Embrace India's Rich Tapestry

In the New India, aspirations are rapidly converging between urban and rural areas thanks to the internet and smartphones

India's Unlimited Potential

With its economic fundamentals in place, this decade could truly be India’s if the reform agenda goes at the pace it is going now

Revitalising Urban Infra

India needs to resolve a host of issues and explore a number of avenues to sustain its growth run

Navigating the Next Five Years

The Indian government's ambition to breach the $5-trillion mark by 2029 is well within grasp, and several measures will be responsible for reaching this state

A Plea for Holistic Well-being

The next five years are going to be crucial. India needs to transcend not just its present limitations in healthcare but embrace a vision for holistic well-being of its citizens

Carrying the World's Healthcare Burden

As India moves towards a $5-trillion economy, it must realise that equity and progress in healthcare is not just a national agenda, but a global responsibility on its able shoulders

FAST AND FURIOUS

THE PACE OF CHANGE IN THE INDIAN STOCK MARKETS HAS REACHED UNPARALLELED HEIGHTS, AND IT IS EXPECTED TO ONLY ACCELERATE IN THE COMING YEARS. IN THE OFFING IS A MIX OF NEW SEGMENTS, PRODUCTS, AND FEATURES THAT WILL FURTHER CEMENT INDIA'S PLACE IN THE GLOBAL ARENA

MISSION NEW INDIA

AS INDIA STRIVES TO BECOME A $5-TRILLION ECONOMY BY 2030, MORE INCLUSIVE REFORMS WILL BE NECESSARY FOR FASTER GROWTH. THE NEXT FIVE YEARS ARE EXCITING FOR THE ECONOMY-PROVIDING BOTH FRESH POSSIBILITIES AND NEW CHALLENGES

India's Incredible Growth Potential

India is on track to becoming an economic superpower by 2029, but some challenges remain. These can be easily overcome

A New Growth Phase

The increased spending on infrastructure and private spending on new-age tech will drive this growth

India @2029: A Leading Global Power

The Narendra Modi years have seen India become an economic powerhouse. It is poised to become the third-largest economy very soon

The Way to a Green Future

Though India's per capita CO2 emission is one of the lowest in the world, it must carefully phase down thermal energy while reducing the carbon footprint

Leveraging Strengths

A synergistic approach is necessary - one that intertwines scientific innovation with human capital, while also streamlining processes for ease of doing business

Fermented Elixir

Have you tried kombucha? It is a sour, slightly effervescent drink with supposed health benefits

2024 Will Set the Agenda for 2047

This year is an opportune moment to take stock, all with an eye on the template and trajectory for 2047

India is Rediscovering its Old Mojo

By plugging a few gaps, India can truly emerge as a country that not only leads but nurtures the world

Tourism: Envisioning a Transformation

To tap into the growing demand for domestic travel, India must focus on building new destinations, enhance capacity at key tourist spots, and continue infrastructural development

It's All About Shared Prosperity

This is India’s moment to shine. And for this, the country would need all stakeholders. Not just government, but also enterprises and civil society

India Unstoppable

India's digital economy is on track to contribute a fifth of the GDP by 2026 and help the country reach the goal of a $5-trillion economy

SONY-ZEE MERGER After the Break-up

The merger between Sony and Zee has been called off. But it may have sparked a wave of consolidation in the industry

THE HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSIS

AS INDIA APPROACHES 2029, CRITICAL DECISIONS LIE AHEAD FOR ITS HEALTHCARE, PHARMA, AND DIAGNOSTICS INDUSTRIES. DESPITE SOME PROGRESS, UNRESOLVED CHALLENGES PERSIST, NECESSITATING A WELL-DEFINED FIVE-YEAR AGENDA FROM THE GOVERNMENT

Propelling India's Growth Through Trade

Trade concentrations exist everywhere, and they are a source of both strength and worry. India's business and policy leaders can find effective strategies that reimagine, rather than retreat, from them

Laying a Strong Foundation

There are five key focus areas for India as it strives for sustainable growth: women, water, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship