Direct-to-Device: How Satellites Could Keep Phones and IoT Devices Connected
Imagine travelling through a remote area where there is no mobile tower nearby. Normally, your phone would lose network coverage. Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology is trying to solve this problem by…
Why Investors Are Shifting From AI Models to Practical AI Applications
Venture capital firms are changing the way they look at the artificial intelligence sector. Instead of putting most of their money into AI models and the technology behind them, investors…
11 IPOs Opening : Rentomojo, Kanohar Electricals and Manipal Payment Among Key Issues
The primary market is set for a busy week, with 11 IPOs scheduled to open for subscription from September 7 onwards. The list includes companies from sectors such as real…
Clean Energy: The Technology Is Moving, but Infrastructure and Funding Must Keep Up
India and other major markets are investing heavily in clean energy. But the sector is no longer about developing solar panels, batteries or electric vehicles alone. The bigger task is…
How Blockchain Is Changing Cross-Border Payments
Sending money from one country to another sounds simple. In practice, it can involve several banks, payment companies, currency conversions and verification processes before the money finally reaches the recipient.…
Blockchain Could Make Global Finance Faster and Cheaper
For years, blockchain has mostly been discussed in the context of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. That conversation is now moving in a different direction. Financial institutions, businesses and policymakers are…
India’s D2C Market Enters Its Next Growth Phase
Direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands have changed the way Indians shop. From luggage and beauty products to wellness, fashion and personal care, several young companies have built businesses by selling directly…
India’s D2C Story Moves From Fast Growth to Profitable Growth
India's direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands had a simple formula for growth for several years: launch online, spend aggressively on marketing, acquire customers and expand as quickly as possible. That approach helped…
India’s D2C Brands Have Grown Up. Now They Need to Make Money
India’s direct-to-consumer market has come a long way in a relatively short period. A decade ago, selling a new consumer product meant dealing with distributors, retailers and a long chain…
India’s AI Ambitions Grow With Investment, Infrastructure and Smart Governance
India is steadily strengthening its position in the global artificial intelligence sector. The country is combining government investment, access to computing infrastructure and a flexible approach to regulation to build…
