Artificial Intelligence is rapidly redrawing the boundaries of work and India stands on the cusp of one of its most significant industrial transitions in decades. The question is no longer whether automation will impact employment, but how deeply it will penetrate specific industries and how swiftly Indian companies and policymakers can respond. Across the services-led…
The aviation industry, long hailed as the backbone of global connectivity, now faces a new era of risk, one defined not only by turbulence in the air but by unprecedented cyber threats targeting its digital infrastructure and millions of passengers. Recent headlines have sounded the alarm: the massive breach experienced by Australia’s Qantas Airways, revealing…
India’s healthcare system, long challenged by uneven access, limited capacity and rising costs, is now confronting a more insidious danger: cyberattacks. A recent industry report suggests that hospitals and health institutions in the country are weathering an average of 8,600 attacks each week—more than four times the global average. Healthcare alone accounts for nearly a…
In India’s boardrooms, conversations about artificial intelligence often revolve around productivity, growth and digital transformation. Yet another theme, less glamorous but far more consequential, is emerging: the risk of AI bias and the legal exposure it creates. For a country positioning itself as both the world’s IT back office and a hotbed of digital innovation,…
On October 9, 2025, Mr. Shirish Chandra Murmu formally assumed office as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), taking over from Mr. M. Rajeshwar Rao., Mr. Murmu’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for India’s financial sector, where rapid technological innovation, evolving market dynamics and global economic uncertainties require steady leadership….
The year 2025 has witnessed a significant surge in cyberattacks, impacting critical sectors and economies worldwide. Notably, incidents such as the cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the disruption of Collins Aerospace’s systems have underscored the vulnerabilities in global supply chains and the interconnectedness of modern industries. This article delves into the short-term and…
India’s Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is navigating an unprecedented digital transformation. Transaction volumes are skyrocketing, fintech ecosystems are expanding, and regulatory expectations are growing more complex. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), UPI transactions surged to 185.8 billion in FY25, up from 131.1 billion in FY24, aggregating Rs 199.89 trillion….
As India enters the final quarter of 2025, its securities market is influenced by a combination of domestic monetary policies, global economic uncertainties and sector-specific dynamics. The RBI has maintained the repo rate at 5.50% during its October Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, signaling a neutral stance after earlier rate cuts totalling 100 basis points…
India’s retail industry has long been a story of scale and ambition. From DMart’s dominance in groceries to Croma’s stronghold in electronics, from Trent’s fashion-forward retailing to Big Basket’s digital-first grocery revolution, these companies represent the pillars of a sector valued at over $1 trillion. Their aggressive expansion into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities,…
India’s financial system has entered a decade where volatility is not a passing phase but the very structure of the global economy. From the sudden strengthening of the dollar to oil price shocks triggered by geopolitical unrest and from new tariff regimes in the U.S. and Europe to the unpredictable consequences of climate-driven disruptions, the…
