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Navigating Web3 Startup Landscape with Limited Funds

SCALING WEB3 STARTUPS ON A SHOESTRING BUDGET REQUIRES A SHIFT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH STRATEGIES. THEY SHOULD FOCUS ON ORGANIC GROWTH THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING AND WORD OF-MOUTH REFERRALS.

Emerging alarming trends in India's financial sector

The onset of the new financial year FY25, commencing on April 1, 2024, does not promise any relief from the economic challenges persisting since the previous fiscal year. In recent months, various banks and financial institutions in India, including Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, PayTM, IIFL, JM Financial, and Paisa Lo, have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

India's 2024 Elections: Is it a fight between a macro & micro view of development?

The seven phase massive election process in the largest democracy of the world is on; and the churn throws up hope as well as despair.

"Sticky" inflation is still a global worry!

While major world economies have successfully tackled inflation over the last six months by bringing retail inflation (the monthly consumer price index-based inflation) close to the central bank target rates of 2% with and emerging economies including India’s Reserve Bank of India have achieved some measure of success, all is not well yet.

Glow and Grow with Rosemary

Rosemary, often celebrated for its fragrant culinary delights, is a powerful herb that does more than just flavor our dishes.

How Fuel Cells are shaping the Indian Automobile Industry by Spearheading Green Energy Solutions towards eradicating the risk of scarcity of petro products in Hydrogen based vehicles

Fuel cell technology emerges as a promising solution, offering a cleaner and more efficient energy alternative.

Tele MANAS-A Comprehensive Mental Health Care Service in India: An opportunity for Health Insurance Sector

Dr. Brock Chisholm, the inaugural Director-General of the World Health Organization WHO), made a foresighted statement, in 1954, that true physical health can only exist in the absence of mental health\". After more than 60 years, not much has changed in the situation. There have probably been mental health problems throughout human history, and it can be difficult to identify a single setting that gave rise to these worries.

Do the Social Media influencers create disturbance in the minds of users, in context of Insurance?

Did you know that according to a survey 72% of young adults rely on social media influencers for financial advice, including insurance?

The Evolution of Wellness-Linked Insurance Underwriting in India

Amidst the ever-shifting terrain of insurance underwriting, India is witnessing a transformative evolution, particularly in the sphere of health and wellness. Departing from traditional methods reliant on age, gender, and medical history, insurers are embracing innovative approaches that intertwine wellness with underwriting.

From Kochi to Frankfurt The Borderless Autobiography

In the vast literary grounds of rich Kerala, a little boy by the name of C J Yesudasan takes birth as a curious spectator to the glorious years of Malayalam art and artists. In a few years, this seemingly ordinary child with an innate passion for drawing becomes one of the greatest artists to take center stage and uplift the Art of Cartooning to an unrivaled peak.

A Rare Tango

Since both the US greenback and gold are the rival asset classes or 'frenemies' in the safe haven space, it may be one of the reasons for a rare convergence in their price path.

Of Hot Money, Cold Candidates & More

Anxiety is high within factions of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party about some of its election candidates. Meanwhile, a mega acquisition deal is stonewalled. Read the buzz from markets and the corridors of power

China's Green Shoots

IS THE WORST OVER for the Chinese economy? Some economists think it is. Others disagree. The optimists point to higher than expected GDP growth of 5.3 per cent in the January-March 2024 quarter. Manufacturing activity has meanwhile moved into positive territory with the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) recording 50.8 for March 2024. That’s the first time in seven months that the manufacturing PMI has gone above 50, a reading which separates expansion from contraction.

INDIA'S NEXT BILLION CONSUMERS: WHO ARE THEY, WHAT DO THEY WANT?

THE LATEST CONSUMER data paints a captivating picture of India’s evolving market, revealing a story of a nation on the move. It unveils a fascinating story about spending habits, regional preferences, and the rise of a new demographic.

"WE ARE REVOLUTIONISING ELDER CARE MARKET IN INDIA"

In an exclusive interaction, TARUN SHARMA, the Founder and CEO of Yodda Eldercare, discusses his journey in restructuring the elder care industry through Yodda

"INDIAN PSBs LAG IN TECH, BUSINESS IMPACT MEASUREMENT"

In an exclusive interaction with BW Businessworld’s Rohit Chintapali, Intellect Design Arena Chairman & Managing Director ARUN JAIN criticises Indian PSBs for lacking business impact measurement in their technology adoption, warning of mid-term and long-term consequences

Why India needs to work on the Young & the Aged?

THE TRAJECTORY of India’s demographic landscape is rapidly changing, with profound implications for our society and economy. The recent study by Lancet on global fertility rates has sounded the alarm, highlighting the concerning decline in India’s total fertility rate (TFR) over the past century.

Leadership Challenges Were Not This Long, Before

LEADING IN TODAY’S dynamic environment presents unprecedented challenges. The list of challenges is never-ending. They include navigating complex decisions, staying resilient, inspiring teams, staying innovative, and continually adapting to the constantly changing ecosystem.

The Supreme Court Emerges as a Net Zero Polestar

'Dharma exists for the welfare of all beings. Hence, that by which the welfare of all living beings is sustained, that for sure is dharma,' - Mahabharata (Shanti Parva 109.10)

15 Of 1000 Innovations On ONDC

A growing network is effectively a ready infrastructure for a newcomer, making the task of piecing together a new commercial solution faster and cheaper than having to build all of it from scratch

The Sourav Ganguly Era

Lessons in Leadership from Indian Cricket - 2

THE SONET STRIKES BACK

The sub-4-metre SUV segment in India has been a battlefield for automakers, each vying for supremacy with their unique propositions. With the launch of 2024 Kia Sonet, the South Korean automaker is sharpening its edges in this competitive market

WHY DON'T WE SUE BRITAIN?

I WAS WORKING ON my next column for BW – on one of my favourite themes like ‘Sustainability’, ‘Inclusivity’, ‘India Shining’ etc.

WHY CBDC WHEN WE HAVE UPL..??

The world is rushing to develop Cash 2.0. Globally, central banks are in pursuit of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) projects.

MODERN AND CREATIVE WAYS OF MONEY LAUNDERING: A SNEAK PEEK IN MODUS OPERANDI

Every year, an astonishing $800 billion to $2 trillion circulates through the global economy as laundered money, making up 2-5% of global GDP.

UNLOCKING SOCIAL IMPACT: THE RISE OF SOCIAL BONDS IN SUSTAINABLE INVESTING

In the context of financial markets, social bonds refer to a specific type of bond issued by governments, municipalities, or organizations to raise capital for projects with social or environmental benefits.

How automotive electronics are riding the wave of change in an ever-changing market

Living in a time when sustainability has become increasingly popular, the automobile sector witnessed major transformation. Various advancements, including improved driver aid systems, autonomous driving technology, and electric automobiles, gained prominence in this environment.

Semiconductors used in highly available power distribution systems: Freedom from Interference due to fast failure isolation

Semiconductor switches used as safety elements enable highly available power distribution systems.

Unleashing the Power of Green Hydrogen: A Sustainable Solution for a Carbon-Free Future

As the world grapples with the urgent need to combat climate change and transition towards renewable energy sources, the emergence of green hydrogen has captured the attention of innovators, policymakers, and environmentalists alike.

ZettaScale's Journey and Impact in Open-Source Auto Software Development

A Cloud-to-Device Platform that can run on any combination of public and private infrastructure spanning from a datacentre to a microcontroller.