Outlook Business

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From a Vision to Leading the Market: The APL Apollo Steel Tubes Success Story • APL Apollo’s success is driven by market strategies catering to customer requirements, investment in cutting edge technology focussing on innovation and new market creation

DIRECT TO CONSUMER TOP 5

Elevate Leadership with the Innovative HP Dragonfly G4

INNOVATING TO EMPOWER THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM IN MAHARASHTRA

The Direct Channel • The D2C market is expected to grow at approximately 40% between FY22 and FY27, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry. Powered by technological advencements and strengthening of the digital ecosystem and local demand, numerous manufacturers have started selling directly to the customers. Within the D2C sector, direct online channels are witnessing growth

Building on Ecommerce • India is the second largest internet market in the world with over 800 million users, according to investment promotion agency Invest India. The access to cheaper internet, coupled with increase in spending power, has led to significant growth in the ecommerce sector in the country.

Mainstreaming the Role of Innovatio in India

ECOMMERCE TOP 5

EDTECH TOP 5

CANDOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: SHAPING FUTURE LEADERS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION

FINTECH TOP 5

Edtech Uncertainties • The edtech sector saw a sharp rise during the Covid-19 pandemic, which had put a pause on offline education. Edtech start-ups revolutionised the field of education with innovative offerings. However, post pandemic, the market size and the funding have shrunk. According to Tracxn Feed Geo Report, there has been a 48% decrease in funding for the sector in the first seven months of this year compared to the corresponding period last year

Workspace solutions from IKEA that works for everyone • Start-ups in India exhibit a diverse range of needs from bursts of creativity to moments of intense focus. IKEA recognizes and caters to these unique requirements by offering a wide array of furniture and accessories, fostering an environment conducive to both productivity and well-being. In alignment with IEA’s business ethos, these products are consistently accessible at prices that make them attainable for a wide audience. So, whether you’re in the midst of work or already savoring the fruits of your labor, IKEA ensures you have what you need.

Fintech Ambitions • The fintech market in India is among the fastest growing ones in the world. The second most funded start-up sector in the country in 2022, fintech’s market size is estimated to reach approximately $150 billion by 2025, up from $50 billion in 2021, according to investment promotion agency Invest India. Its major sub-sectors are digital lending, payments, insurtech and wealthtech.

HEALTHTECH TOP 5

Cultivating Brilliance: Sri Chaitanya Educational Institutions and the Vision of MRS. SUSHMA SRI BOPPANA

Healthtech Vitals • Covid-19 revolutionised the health sector in the country, as entrepreneurs rushed to fill the gaps within the healthcare ecosystem with technological interventions. Investors matched their enthusiasm and together they pushed the sector to new heights. Digital transformation of the sector helped the start-ups cover a larger market base

“PDS: From Vision to Reality” • Celebrating the journey of unconventional entrepreneurial strategies that shaped success!

CHANGING MINDSETS; ENABLING ENTREPRENEURS • Meghalaya has launched a comprehensive program for promoting and incubating new businesses holistically which has had a huge impact on various startups and enterprises in the state

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