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India stands on the threshold of becoming the world’s third-largest economy. But growth means little if it can’t be safeguarded
Prosperity Through Power
Prosperity Through Power
01-june-2025
Outlook Business Magazine - Prosperity Through Power
India stands on the threshold of becoming the world’s third-largest economy. But growth means little if it can’t be safeguarded
India must flex its military muscle and defend hard-earned economic gains of over seven decades
As Chief of the Army Staff during the 1999 Kargil conflict, General VP Malik led India to a heroic victory. In an interview to Sridhar Raman, he reflects on the hard lessons of Kargil, among them, the urgent need for self-reliance in defence. Edited excerpts
If we get this right, India won’t just be one of many new entrants in the defence export race. It will become a strategic constant
Ajit Ranade, senior fellow at Pune International Centre, tells Pushpita Dey that it is in India’s interest to contain border conflicts. Edited excerpts
There is an apprehension that this loan may be misused to nurture war and terrorism
As payments and lending lose their sheen, fintechs are pivoting to new sectors as their next engines of growth
Despite bold trade moves, India’s dairy sector remains off-limits as a mix of protectionism and concerns over rural job loss continues to shape FTA negotiations
Regional aviation is experiencing a resurgence thanks to the Udan scheme. However, airlines are likely to face air pockets
The pharma company under Sheetal Arora is looking to increase its footprint on foreign soil by leveraging its recent acquisitions and increasing investments in R&D
The much-awaited EV revolution in the ride-hailing space has yet to take place. And it’s not going to happen any sooner
Four friends in Amravati are transforming trash into a trend, crafting sustainable furniture from 100% recycled plastic waste
An iconic sweet shop from Pune is defying the three-generation rule to scale up the business and take its products global
A recent paper by two ICRIER economists underscores a critical distinction: financial inclusion is not inherently sustainable
High valuations, few patents. India's start-up ecosystem has produced several unicorns, but here's the paradox: Even among the profitable ones, very few are innovating
Ekroop Caur, secretary, Department of Electronics, Government of Karnataka in an email interview with Shruti Tripathi discusses the state’s vision to strengthen the digital ecosystem. Edited excerpts
National Small Industries Corporation’s CMD Subhransu Sekhar Acharya tells Outlook Business how the organisation is helping MSMEs grow. Edited excerpts
Legal drama Erin Brockovich makes it to the top spot in his list of films
India and the UK signed a historic trade deal and Q4 results saw some losses and some wins
Maharashtra approves a policy for the shipping industry while Arunachal Pradesh will get five hydel projects
India stands on the threshold of becoming the world’s third-largest economy. But growth means little if it can’t be safeguarded
India must flex its military muscle and defend hard-earned economic gains of over seven decades
As Chief of the Army Staff during the 1999 Kargil conflict, General VP Malik led India to a heroic victory. In an interview to Sridhar Raman, he reflects on the hard lessons of Kargil, among them, the urgent need for self-reliance in defence. Edited excerpts
If we get this right, India won’t just be one of many new entrants in the defence export race. It will become a strategic constant
Ajit Ranade, senior fellow at Pune International Centre, tells Pushpita Dey that it is in India’s interest to contain border conflicts. Edited excerpts
There is an apprehension that this loan may be misused to nurture war and terrorism
As payments and lending lose their sheen, fintechs are pivoting to new sectors as their next engines of growth
Despite bold trade moves, India’s dairy sector remains off-limits as a mix of protectionism and concerns over rural job loss continues to shape FTA negotiations
Regional aviation is experiencing a resurgence thanks to the Udan scheme. However, airlines are likely to face air pockets
The pharma company under Sheetal Arora is looking to increase its footprint on foreign soil by leveraging its recent acquisitions and increasing investments in R&D
The much-awaited EV revolution in the ride-hailing space has yet to take place. And it’s not going to happen any sooner
Four friends in Amravati are transforming trash into a trend, crafting sustainable furniture from 100% recycled plastic waste
An iconic sweet shop from Pune is defying the three-generation rule to scale up the business and take its products global
A recent paper by two ICRIER economists underscores a critical distinction: financial inclusion is not inherently sustainable
High valuations, few patents. India's start-up ecosystem has produced several unicorns, but here's the paradox: Even among the profitable ones, very few are innovating
Ekroop Caur, secretary, Department of Electronics, Government of Karnataka in an email interview with Shruti Tripathi discusses the state’s vision to strengthen the digital ecosystem. Edited excerpts
National Small Industries Corporation’s CMD Subhransu Sekhar Acharya tells Outlook Business how the organisation is helping MSMEs grow. Edited excerpts
Legal drama Erin Brockovich makes it to the top spot in his list of films
India and the UK signed a historic trade deal and Q4 results saw some losses and some wins
Maharashtra approves a policy for the shipping industry while Arunachal Pradesh will get five hydel projects