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  Accelerating Ahead: India’s Two-Wheeler Market Is Now Primed To Go Premium India’s two-wheeler market is no longer just big in volume terms; it’s a high-octane pursuit of premium perfection. With a staggering 18 million units sold in 2022, the country claims the crown as the world’s largest two-wheeler market. But that’s not all – the engine of potential is still roaring, hinting at even greater heights. Accelerating Ahead: India’s Two-Wheeler Market Is Now Primed To Go Premium | The Financial Express

  India’s two-wheeler market is witnessing a paradigm shift, leaving behind its conventional roots to embrace the allure of premium perfection. With a staggering 18 million units sold in 2022, India boasts the world’s largest two-wheeler market. However, the journey doesn’t end here, as the industry is gearing up for even greater heights. Read more here: Unleashing the power: India’s two-wheeler market roars into premium era (indiatimes.com)

The electric vehicle (EV) market in India has witnessed significant growth. Valued at USD 1.45 billion in 2021, the market size is anticipated to touch USD 113.99 billion by 2029 from USD 3.21 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of a whopping 66.52%. The numbers are as per a report by Fortune Business Insights, titled “India electric vehicle Market, 2022-2029.” Much of this growth can be attributed to factors such as government support, heightened environmental awareness, and technological advancements. Tax breaks, subsidies, and investment in charging infrastructure have been among the initiatives aimed at promoting the adoption of EVs. Increased environmental awareness among the populace has also contributed significantly, with people seeking more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Additionally, advancements in battery technology and the emergence of convenient charging options have bolstered the appeal of EVs.   Read more details here:...

Adhering to fame-II localization norms is paramount for EV sales to gain steam The government launched its flagship Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) scheme to encourage customers buying electric and hybrid vehicles, as they cost more than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. The scheme also includes an upfront discount of up to 40% on the price of the vehicle, at a rate of Rs 15,000 per kilowatt hour (kWh) to customers purchasing EVs, thereby making EVs affordable.   My article in the Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/voices/adhering-to-fame-ii-localization-norms-is-paramount-for-ev-sales-to-gain-steam/

Here's Why Battery Swapping System for Electric Vehicles May Not be a Good Idea https://www.news18.com/news/auto/heres-why-battery-swapping-system-for-electric-vehicles-may-not-be-a-good-idea-6071467.html

  ESG Cynics. ESG-themed investments (that is, those which focus on environmental, social, and governance priorities) are expected to surpass $40 trillion in assets this year, suggesting that the concept has become deeply rooted in global markets. But the term itself is increasingly ridiculed by detractors. Critics claim the term is hazily defined, has failed to reduce income inequality, and has become a political lightning rod. Even some proponents acknowledge that it might be time for a rebrand—while maintaining that the underlying concept remains important. See the link to the Bloomberg article headlined  ‘Hating ESG’: Advocates Are Looking to Replace the Label https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-17/-hating-esg-advocates-rethink-label-as-us-culture-wars-bite?sref=YMVUXTCK&cid=other-eml-onp-mip-mck&hlkid=188cf10c22854ab789c2b8e012f33990&hctky=9431270&hdpid=e33e1947-f934-4b96-9412-a314b6fc5abd&leadSource=uverify%20wall

The digitalization of education: A boon or a bane? - My article in FE  When the pandemic caught us unaware in March 2020, followed by the continued lockdowns, we all realized how digitization saved the day by altering our day-to-day lives, into what we started calling the ‘new normal’! Naysayers have been waxing eloquent that physical academic environments can enhance camaraderie and collaboration among students, infuse a sense of teamwork and community, and play a crucial role in their overall personality development. However, in the face of the unprecedented health crisis that the pandemic had unleashed, the feasibility of the aforementioned is minuscule, if at all. Read the article here.:   https://www.financialexpress.com/education-2/the-digitalization-of-education-a-boon-or-a-bane/2624411/ ... and in Hans India  https://www.thehansindia.com/hans/young-hans/the-digitalisation-of-education-a-boon-or-a-bane-757356