Growth

We are investing INR 5,000 crore over the next three years, FY 2025-26 will be a defining year as we accelerate our leadership in India's data center landscape, says Ashish Arora, CEO – Nxtra by Airtel in an exclusive interaction with Entrepreneur India

With new product formats, enhanced supply chain capabilities, and a renewed focus on customer-centricity, Dabur is confident to achieve the vision

According to RBI data, credit growth to NBFCs decelerated sharply to 7.8 per cent in November 2024, down from 19 per cent a year earlier.

Battery swapping is exactly what it sounds like. Instead of plugging in your vehicle to charge for hours, you simply swap your depleted battery for a fully charged one at a station. This idea isn't new, but its appeal is growing rapidly in semi-urban and rural areas where consumers lack access to dedicated home chargers or stable electricity connections.

This fiscal year, utility vehicles (UVs) will drive volume growth, aided by new launches, easing interest rates, rising compressed natural gas (CNG) adoption, and rural tailwinds.

Founded in 2015 by Piyush Garodia, JD Cables operates across 12 states, including West Bengal, Assam, and Odisha, leveraging an ISO-approved state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with advanced machinery

While 80 per cent of MSMEs report having access to finance, the adequacy of this credit remains a sticking point. Approximately 40 per cent in both manufacturing and services say available funding falls short of their needs

The round was spearheaded by Multiples Alternate Asset Management, with additional participation from Fundamentum, Paramark Ventures, and existing investor Info Edge Ventures.

In the December quarter, Marico reported a 5.2 per cent increase in net profit, with consolidated revenue from operations rising by 15.35 per cent to INR 2,794 crore. Gupta attributed this performance to consistent quarterly volume growth, noting that the core Parachute brand experienced positive volume increases.

India's digital payment ecosystem has seen unprecedented growth, with UPI transactions surpassing 16 billion in December 2024. Maha Kumbh reflected this trend as pilgrims increasingly adopted cashless payment methods.

While manufacturing output also improved, the PMI report dipped slightly from 57.7 in January to 57.1 in February due to competitive pressures. However, the manufacturing index remained well above its long-run average of 54.1, indicating continued expansion.

At the beginning of the year, the PV market experienced a temporary boost driven by channel filling, following strong retail sales and reduced inventory levels in December. However, this momentum is unlikely to be sustained as rising discounts are expected to dampen market growth in the coming months.

Through the outlook, CA forecasts a cautious optimism, amidst a "transitional economic phase."

The industrial sector faces a tempered outlook, with advance estimates projecting a reduced growth rate of 6.2 per cent for FY25, down from 9.5 per cent in FY24, due to base effects. However, signs of recovery are emerging.

In this article, Anna explains the advantages of the product-led growth approach and shares best practices for working with resellers and aggregator sites. She highlights that these strategies can contribute up to 70 per cent of revenue for B2B companies in the US.

Revenues in agriculture, particularly fertilizers, fell significantly by 20-22 per cent year-on-year (YoY), as raw material prices declined.

India's labour force is driving the country's economic growth, with significant contributions from various sectors. As India aims to become a $5 trillion economy by 2027-2028, its labour market's resilience, diversification, and growing formal employment opportunities are poised to play a pivotal role.

Rashi Peripherals, achieved INR 11,000 crore in revenue for FY24 and continues to target double-digit growth. With a vast network and diversified portfolio, the company is expanding into AI, visual products, and semiconductors to drive future growth.

The Entrepreneur India Summit 2024 provided deep insights into how India's business ecosystem is evolving.

GCCs, primarily driven by multinational corporations, have seen rapid growth in India, with nearly 56 per cent of their revenue now coming from research and development (R&D) services.

One of the key highlights was the growth in sanctions, which increased to INR 846.37 crore from INR 798.03 crore in the previous year.