In order to address the growing demand in food combined with increasingly erratic climate , Indian agriculture will need to embrace technology-enabled practices like precision agriculture that improve productivity, crop management and decision-making of the food producers. India’s population is expected to reach 1.7 billion people by 2050 growing by over 35% from today 1. […]
Innovations
Renault Kwid: Increased localization the new trend?
In what is considered a first for the multinational small car market in India, Renault, with the introduction of the Renault Kwid, has built a supplier base sourcing 98% of its components locally at launch1. Prior to this, despite the presence of major global players in India’s automobile manufacturing industry, there had been a noticeable […]
Can ‘frugal’ technology address India’s healthcare needs?
Despite significant economic progress, India’s persistently poor performance when it comes to its health indicators has resulted in a push in recent years towards ‘frugal’ healthcare solutions in terms of products as well as processes. Issues of affordability in private healthcare, the poor quality of public alternatives, accessibility, and a dearth of trained professionals continue […]