India becomes world’s second largest e-retail market

India becomes world’s second largest e-retail market

India’s e-retail market became the world’s second-largest in 2024, surpassing the U.S. with 280 million shoppers, reveals a recent report by Flipkart and Bain and Company. Although growth is slowing,...
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US tariffs: India should explore ASEAN, EU, Africa, and Latin America

US tariffs: India should explore ASEAN, EU, Africa, and Latin America

Dr. Nilanjan Banik, Program Chair at Mahindra University, sees US tariff actions as a move to correct trade imbalances and reduce reliance on China. While this disrupts global supply chains...
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Quick commerce surges 280%, challenging traditional retail

Quick commerce surges 280%, challenging traditional retail

Is the age of traditional retail coming to an end? With just a tap on a smartphone, groceries, beauty products, and even high-value essentials arrive at your doorstep in minutes....
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India’s economic slowdown and earnings decline likely over

India’s economic slowdown and earnings decline likely over

India’s economic slowdown and earnings decline have likely bottomed out, as per a recent report by Goldman Sachs. However, it warns that market volatility may continue due to strong domestic...
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Trump’s 25% auto tariffs disrupt global trade

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs disrupt global trade

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on imported automobiles and auto parts, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing but triggering global trade tensions. The move has sparked backlash...
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NEWS BUZZ

Digital dominates: The new king of advertising?

In 2024, digital advertising surpassed television for the first time to become the largest segment in India's media & entertainment industry.


India’s AI talent fuels global hiring surge

India is a rising AI talent hub, attracting remote hires from the US, UK, Germany, and Singapore at half the local cost.


India report: Geopolitical risks persist, private investment robust

India’s economic growth faces challenges from geopolitical tensions, trade policy uncertainties, and financial market volatility, the finance ministry cautioned in its latest review.

ECONOMY

Rupee

India’s economic slowdown and earnings decline likely over

India has likely moved past the worst phase of its econ...

Smartphone manufacturing

Gujarat aims to be global IT hub with new GCC policy

Gujarat introduced a holistic new GCC policy, designed ...

US dollar_TPCI

Indian Rupee under pressure: Trade tensions and economic impact

The Indian rupee has weakened in 2025 due to US tariff ...

TRADE

TPCI_Auto_industry

Trump’s 25% auto tariffs disrupt global trade

U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 25% tariff on...

ship - freepik

Unlocking trade opportunities in Latin America

India has significant trade opportunities in Latin Amer...

India export_TPCi

India accelerates! Among top 3 drivers of global trade by 2029

India is estimated to contribute nearly 6% to global tr...

FUTURE ENERGY

Green Hydrogen

India poised to export cost-competitive green hydrogen

India’s renewable hydrogen developers are hopeful tha...

Solar rooftop scheme_TPCI

From 90% to 56%: India cuts China reliance on solar cells

India’s solar sector is expanding with domestic manuf...

green energy shutterstock

Race to 600 GW: Can India power its future without fossil fuels?

To meet the energy demand surge sustainably and afforda...

CHOPPER VIEW

Rikant_tpci

“Air taxis are just a few years away from becoming a reality” – EaseMyTrip

Rikant shares key insights into the company’s growth ...

“The circular economy will become the backbone of consumption”

Abhishek Agashe, Co-founder & CEO of Elima, shares insi...

Our B2C battery leasing program is designed for rapid scalability: Urja Mobility

Anagh Ojha, CTO and co-founder, Urja Mobility shares hi...

More than just taste, Indian food is an experience and a legacy

IBT interacted with Vinod Punn, President of Punn Impex...

PERSPECTIVES

US tariffs: India should explore ASEAN, EU, Africa, and Latin America

Dr. Nilanjan Banik, Program Chair at Mahindra Universit...

Dairy industry in India: Policies shaping sustainable growth

In this insightful interview under the Food Frontiers s...

Biodiversity parks: A solution to stubble burning in Delhi NCR

Dr. C.R. Babu discusses the pressing issue of stubble b...

Implications of CBAM on emerging economies: A closer look

The EU's upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (C...

INDUS EXPRESS

alphonsomango_tpci

Alphonso mango: India’s tropical treasure

A GI tag ensures that only mangoes from Amravati and ne...

India’s fisheries suffer US$ 2.2 bn blow from wastewater

India is facing a severe environmental and economic cri...

Rethinking rice: A shift to climate-resilient crops

A recent study published in Nature Communications highl...

Cotton 2.0: India’s mission for a stronger, smarter harvest

India launches a five-year mission to boost cotton prod...

INDUSTRY

shoppixabay_tpci

Smaller FMCG firms outpace giants in urban India in 2024

Small consumer firms in urban India have outpaced their...

The Dawn of Dark Factories: The Future or a Looming Challenge?

The rise of dark factories—fully automated, AI-powere...

India achieves record US$ 7.2 bn deal value in February 2025

India recorded a historic spike in deal activity in Feb...

From cane to clean: India’s ethanol push reshapes sugar trade

India lifted restrictions on sugar exports this year in...

SERVICES

Quick commerce

Quick commerce surges 280%, challenging traditional retail

Quick commerce is transforming India's retail landscape...

India steams ahead: Outpaces US & Europe in locomotive production

India has overtaken the United States and Europe in loc...

Airtel, Jio team up with Starlink to boost high-speed internet in India

Reliance subsidiary Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel hav...

Foreign tourist arrivals in India up 124%

India’s tourism sector witnessed a strong resurgence ...

STARTUPS & TECH

Quick Commerce etailing_India

India becomes world’s second largest e-retail market

India’s e-retail market became the world’s second-l...

The next big game: India’s US$ 60 bn gaming growth story

India’s online gaming industry is projected to more t...

India’s Ad industry gets a smart makeover with AI

AI is transforming Indian advertising through hyper-per...

Revolutionizing urban farming with GrowPod’s smart micro-farms

In this episode of Food Frontiers, we spoke with Subhaj...

TRADE BASKET

TPCI-Pharma

Billion dollar opportunity for Indian OTC drugs in China

The Chinese OTC drugs market presents a lucrative billi...

Cocoa crisis: Can India turn this misery into opportunity?

In recent months, the price of cocoa has surged to an a...

Non-alcoholic beverages: Spirited pursuit of a $50 bn global opportunity

India's non-alcoholic beverage industry is flourishing,...

‘White Gold’ of the Desert: Unveiling the Riches of Camel Milk

Camel milk is a recognised superfood, which is consider...

TRADE PARTNER

India UK

India, UK resume FTA negotiations; aim to triple bilateral trade

India and the UK have resumed Free Trade Agreement (FTA...

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Can India stay resilient?

Tariffs are back at the center of US trade policy as Pr...

India-EFTA desk to ‘catalyze US$ 100 bn investment & fast-track business’ – CIM

India and EFTA launched a dedicated desk on Feb 10 to s...

Switzerland’s MFN suspension: Consequences for trade ties

Switzerland's decision to suspend the MFN status under ...

WORLDVIEW

superyachts

Luxury investments fall as fine art, wine, and whisky prices drop

Fine art experienced the steepest decline among luxury ...

Global trade under threat: The impact of US tariff plans

The World Bank and experts warn that proposed US tariff...

G20 Troika promotes inclusive growth with DPI and AI for governance

The G20 Troika has unveiled a visionary declaration hig...

Donald Trump re-elected as 47th US President

Trump has secured a return to the White House as the 47...

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