The role of air express or courier delivery services is essential in terms of end-to-end delivery of products. India’s logistics market is estimated to be USD 210 billion and is one of the fastest growing sectors at 8-10 per cent CAGR. The sector also contributes to 13 per cent of GDP. The cost of logistics…
In 2019, the Government of Andhra Pradesh made an announcement for bringing in prohibition for sale of alcohol in the state. However, in 2020 this stance changed and the Chief Minister stated his intent to move from Nishedham (prohibition) to Niyantrana (restriction). Even though the state government has decreased the number of liquor outlets in the state and brought the entire liquor business under…
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has been working on the development of production modes of biofuels like used cooking oil (UCO) based biodiesel. This dovetails with the National Biofuels Policy’s (2018) focus on stepping up production and adoption of biofuels. Pahle India Foundation has undertaken a study to assess the current status of biodiesel…
The Government of India has been emphasising on the need to bring transparency in transaction in the gems and jewellery sector and fairness in gold dealings. The government’s announcements to establish a bullion spot exchange and a Gold Policy for the country show the positive intent of the government in this regard. Our survey based…
E-commerce has drastically transformed the way business is undertaken in India. Rising smartphone penetration, 4G networks and increasing consumer wealth would propel the Indian e-commerce market to probably grow up to USD 200 billion by 2026. The current government’s push towards “Make in India” which aims to increase domestic production, exports, and building suitable infrastructure…
Under the mobility theme, this paper tries to understand multiple issues – PPP in Metro rail; value addition in Electric vehicles, investments and value addition in Li-ion battery manufacturing segment, and the investments in the Hydrogen fuel cell segment in the country. Download Report
India ranks 35 in Logistics Performance Index (LPI), compared to China at 27, Taiwan at 25, and Japan at 12. India’s merchandise trade to GDP ratio was 38.5 per cent in 2014 and 31.8 per cent in 2015, reflecting a high cohesion with the global economy. Global trade has burgeoned, by leveraging technology and air express just in…
The private sector and government are cornerstones of an economy that cannot exist in isolation. While advocating complete control to private sector would result in inequitable social matrix, excessive regulations bear the risk of adversely impacting ease of business. We need to strike a fine balance by making smart regulations that would create a conducive…
Subsequent to the Delhi Metro, growth in the metro rail segment in the country has literally shot through the roof. Procurements of goods and services for each of the metro projects has generated tremendous opportunities for domestic as well as foreign firms. Work in this project involves a discussion paper that understands the impact of…
In the Indian context, meal cards (commonly known as meal vouchers) have played a positive role in multiple ways. First, the meal card has played a positive role in extending social benefits to employees by improving the supply chain for meal services. Second, the meal card has also helped the Government by the collection of additional indirect…
Tourism is one of the largest and fastest growing sectors in the world economy, and the economic achievements of tourism are significant. Tourism plays a key role in global economic activity, job creation, export revenue and domestic value addition, and directly contributes to a country’s gross domestic product (GDP), employment rate and other allied industries.…