As India moves towards an ambitious target of registering 10,000 Geographical Indication (GI) products by 2030, the role of North East India is becoming increasingly important. Against this backdrop, GI Mahotsav 2026, scheduled from January 15 to 18, 2026, at Arya Vidyapeeth College, Guwahati, assumes special significance. The four-day event comes at a time when…
How Digital Ecosystems Are Transforming the World’s Largest Dairy Sector India today is the world’s largest producer of milk, contributing nearly 25% of global output. But the next phase of growth—often described as White Revolution 2.0—is no longer driven by volume alone. It is being powered by digital public infrastructure, focused on traceability, transparency, efficiency,…
India’s Tech-Led Growth Story Is Gaining Momentum India’s ambition to emerge as a global technology powerhouse is entering a decisive phase, driven by semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and advanced electronics. Strategic investments by global technology leaders, targeted government incentives, and institutional skill-building initiatives are converging to reshape India’s industrial and digital economy. This…
A new global survey on tax perceptions reveals that India ranks among the countries with the strongest public trust in its tax system, reflecting a positive and evolving fiscal culture among Indian taxpayers. The findings come from the “Public Trust in Tax 2025: Asia and Beyond” report, a collaborative study by the Association of Chartered…
As the global discourse around Artificial Intelligence remains locked in a binary of “existential risk” versus “efficiency gains,” India is carving out a third path: AI as a Public Utility. On January 5, 2026, at the banks of the Brahmaputra, a high-level convening at IIT Guwahati signaled a departure from traditional policy-making. The Human Capital…
At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technologies emerged as the defining themes of the global tech showcase. The shift signals a broader recalibration within the automotive industry.Electric vehicles are no longer the sole centre of attention. Instead, software, AI, and autonomy are taking the lead in shaping the future of…
As enthusiasm around artificial intelligence (AI) drives markets to new highs, a growing chorus of investors is warning that heavy AI spending could trigger inflationary pressures in 2026 — potentially reshaping macroeconomic dynamics, corporate profits and monetary policy. Why This Matters In the first weeks of 2026, global equities have remained resilient, fuelled by optimism…
India’s “Goldilocks Phase” Is Real — But Not Risk-Free Recent government and RBI data suggest India is in a rare zone of high growth with easing inflation, giving policymakers room to stay steady on rates. The under-reported risk lies in external shocks—currency volatility and global capital flows—rather than domestic demand. Rupee Weakness: Silent Support for…
In a strategic push to strengthen India’s export competitiveness, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has operationalized two major financial interventions under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), delivering long-awaited relief to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Unveiled just days into the New Year, the measures directly address two chronic pain points faced by Indian…
India has begun 2026 with a clear message to the world: the future belongs to skilled minds, not just smart machines. In a significant New Year move, President Droupadi Murmu launched the #SkillTheNation AI Challenge, reinforcing India’s commitment to preparing its people for an AI-driven economy. The announcement follows the remarkable success of the SOAR…
