Author Archives: Mr. Sunil Bajaj

How Bihar, UP, and Odisha are Redefining India’s Map of Opportunities

How Bihar, UP, and Odisha are Redefining India’s Map of Opportunities

India’s industrial hub has always been centred around its western and southern regions. However, now we are seeing a prominent shift, which is driven by the notion of state-led industrial growth in central and eastern areas. The states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Odisha are leveraging critical policy reforms along with planned infrastructure development to […]

Can India Become The World’s Supply Chain Alternative to China?

Illustration showing India emerging as a global manufacturing and supply chain hub, challenging China’s dominance

China has been the undisputed mogul in manufacturing products for decades. Its massive scale of production, affordable labor, and excellent infrastructure have rightly earned China the title of the “world’s factory.” However, recent geopolitical shifts and trade tensions, along with China’s critical vulnerabilities exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, have prompted world organisations to consider a […]

Energy Transitions: Can India Balance Growth With Green Goals?

India balancing economic growth with green energy and climate goals through renewable power, policy reforms, and sustainable development

India’s rapid economic growth presents a fundamental challenge: how do we meet surging energy demand while staying aligned with climate goals? As the world’s most populous country, with an expanding industrial base and urban footprint, India’s energy use is rising quickly. At the same time, it has made ambitious climate commitments — and the world […]

The Startup Policy Link: Why India Needs Smarter Regulation for New-Age Businesses

Smarter rules boost India’s startup growth

India has been experiencing a startup tsunami over the last decade. With tens of thousands of ventures scaling up and global investments pouring in, the country has emerged among the world’s fastest-growing innovation hubs. Yet, behind this success story lies a persistent challenge: outdated regulations that haven’t kept pace with digital-first businesses. If India truly […]

The Rise of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Cities in India’s Economic Story

tier 2 and tier 3 cities driving Indian economic growth

For years, India’s economic growth has been synonymous with its metro hubs — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and others. Easy access to capital, infrastructure, and talent made them the launchpads for innovation across multiple industries. But this picture is changing fast. Today, India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities are increasingly emerging as the next frontiers […]

Why India’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem Needs Strategic Patience & Big Business Support

India emerging technology

When we talk of India’s growth story today, it’s not possible to ignore the excitement in emerging tech, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, space technology, clean energy, and defence technology are no longer specialist domains. They’re center stage in the boardrooms and policy plans. But despite all the optimistic rhetoric, I believe two things are needed if […]

Agriculture as a System: Can the Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Deliver?

Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana

Agriculture has always been more than an economic sector for India, it is the backbone of our society, a source of livelihood for over 40% of our population, and the foundation of our food security. Yet for decades, Indian agriculture has faced a paradox: we produce abundantly, but farmers often struggle with incomes, market access, […]

Is AI Changing Apps? Or Are Apps Changing Because of AI?

AI Changing Apps

For over a decade, apps have been at the centre of our digital lives — gateways to shopping, entertainment, payments, mobility, and even healthcare. But something fundamental is shifting. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once seen as a futuristic add-on, has become the engine that is redefining what apps are, how they work, and what users expect […]

Strengthening India’s Economic Resilience Through GST 2.0

India's Economic Resilience Through GST 2.0

India woke up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s powerful speech on the 15th of August 2025. The nation was anticipating some pivotal reforms in the GST 2.0 that would benefit the masses. The Goods and Services Tax reshaped India’s fiscal landscape at the time of its inception in the year 2017. This time, people had […]