Editorial

June, 2026

2 June
Pre Reforms and Post Reforms – A Historical Context

The context for this article stems from a series of conversations and interactions with young entrepreneurs and executives. I realized to them the structural reforms of the 1990s were more of a seamless continuation of the earlier decades. To effectively communicate the major shift in concept, orientation and policy from the pre-reform period to the younger generation, we have to …

5 May
Hyderabad Emerges as South India’s Luxury Housing Capital with ₹8,562 Crore Sales during FY’26

Hyderabad has firmly established itself as the undisputed leader of South India’s ultra-luxury residential market, recording an unprecedented ₹8,562 crore in transactions for homes priced at ₹10 crore and above during FY’26, according to the latest Southern India High-End Luxury Housing Report released by India Sotheby’s International Realty (India SIR) and CRE Matrix. The report highlights a significant shift in …

2 April
61% of Crypto Futures Traders are Gen Z: Reveals Pi42 & Hashed Emergent Study

Female participation strengthens, with women emerging as one in eight traders on the platform Eastern India is leading the trend, growing 3x faster than other regions, with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Manipur emerging as the top three states India has consistently ranked high in global cryptocurrency adoption, particularly in rural and semi-urban regions. The country’s tech-savvy youth and a thriving …

24 January
Pre-Budget 2026 Expectations: Tourism & Hospitality Industry Seeks Structural Reforms to Sustain Growth

The tourism and hospitality sector currently faces a critical moment as India prepares for its Union Budget 2026. The sector which emerged as a major force for economic recovery and job creation and regional development now seeks permanent changes through structural policy reforms instead of temporary benefits. Industry leaders believe that with the right fiscal and regulatory support, tourism and …

1 November
Scaling Self-Help Group Enterprises: Socio-Economic, Financial, and Market Barriers

“Our object in the construction of the state is the greatest happiness of the whole, and not that of any one class.” In this quote, Plato asserts that the primary goal in forming a just state is to ensure the overall well-being and happiness of the entire society. This is essential to absorb when we discuss the empowerment of SHGs. …

29 October
AI Tools Boost Hindi in Science Communication

Addressing the first meeting of the Hindi Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the growing importance of Hindi as a pan-Indian language and its role in scientific communication. He highlighted the integration of AI-driven translation tools to enhance dissemination and interpretation of Hindi content, ensuring scientific knowledge reaches a wider audience. …
15 October
India’s Festive Season Transforms Travel Landscape as Experiential Tourism Takes Center Stage

The ongoing Diwali holiday period has reinforced India’s position as a thriving domestic tourism market, with the hospitality and travel industry experiencing exceptional demand across traditional and emerging destinations. Industry stakeholders report that the festive season has catalyzed a shift toward more meaningful and culturally immersive travel experiences. The surge in travel activity reflects changing consumer preferences, with Indian families …

7 September
Travel Agents See New Opportunities and Challenges in GST Reforms: Jyoti Mayal

The recent GST reforms announced at the 56th GST Council meeting are set to reshape the travel and tourism industry in India, with travel agents standing at the center of both opportunities and challenges. For hotel accommodation priced up to ₹7,500 per day, the GST rate has been reduced from 12% with input tax credit (ITC) to 5% without ITC. …
3 September
Balanced Growth: Manufacturing, Construction, and Services Drive India’s 7.8% GDP

“India’s Q1 GDP growth of 7.8% once again reinforces the country’s position as the fastest-growing major economy globally. The encouraging aspect is the balanced nature of this performance—manufacturing and construction are expanding close to 8%, while services are growing at a robust 9%+. This construction sector growth is particularly significant for the real estate industry, as it reflects strong infrastructure …
1 September
Science and Commerce Education in Rural Areas

This thought was crystallised by Ms Komal Jaiswal, Startup Founder (GreenAffairs). Her work on soil testing (she is deep into it, don’t confuse it with the standard test), then the advisory etc. she generates, lead her to believe one main reason for the lack of diversification or even knowing the correct amount of inputs and the varied aspects of costing …

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