Classification of waste and value recovery process for solid waste China, the largest importer of solid waste Deteriorating environment compelled China to impose a ban on import of 24 types of solid wastes Plastics, the major contributing factor in environmental degradation Long-term benefits of finding biodegradable alternatives   Solid waste or...

Significance of cobalt for li-ion batteries Cobalt prices acting frenzy due to EVs demand Reaction of miners and battery producers on price rise   Televisory’s earlier blog on ‘ lithium-ion, the power to go ’, examined how lithium-ion batteries which power electric vehicles (EVs) are driving consumption of lithium. In this article, Televisory will try to...

Global pharma growth and trends How are generic drugs driving the growth in pharma globally? Key contributors to the ongoing expansion of generic pharma   Global pharmaceutical spending is expected to reach USD 1.5 trillion by 2021 with CAGR of 4 to 7% in the next 5 years according to the report released by QuintilesIMS Institute-Outlook for Global Medicines...

Overview of Xiaomi’s market position in view of the IPO Resurgence of Xiaomi after the fall due to a stiff competition   Xiaomi, which was founded in 2010 is a Chinese smartphone and device manufacturing giant. The company has been in the process to launch one of the world’s biggest tech IPOs (Initial Public Offering) since 2014. According to reports, the firm is to...

Walmart’s decision to acquire a majority stake in Flipkart Core competencies of success for Alphabet Threat created by the massive growth of Amazon   May 2018 was marked by a significant development in the Indian e-commerce industry. Walmart, which is undoubtedly the largest retailer in the world announced its plan to buy a 77% stake in Flipkart at a cost of USD...

Factors for exceptional success of e-commerce in the nation Why are companies aggressively investing in O2O?   In the span of barely a decade, China has risen as the world leader in the e-commerce space. The online shopping generated c. $1.1 trillion (2017) in the country, which was an improvement of 32% over the previous year. China is the largest e-commerce market in...

Will the bluish white metal continue to see its positive move after a  strong performance in the last 6-8 quarters? Will the supply crunch continue to support prices?   The base metal prices have been escalating since early 2016, these were driven by strong global economic conditions, weakening of the dollar and supply disruptions of most metals. The winner so...

With digital banking picking up, does cash transactions still hold value? Has the ATM industry reached its saturation point? Impact of demonetisation on cash transactions in India   An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is one of the most crucial self-service channels for the retail banking sector that connects banks or financial institutions with customers. The 1st...

Is it the end of the retail industry in the nation? Is e-commerce the sole reason for impact on the industry?   The US retail hold a significant share of the world retail market, especially in the apparel segment where it is 50% larger than China. The twelve of the largest world retailers are from the US. The companies like Walmart, Costco, Kroger, Walgreens are among...

Overview of the segments for the sell-off Shortcomings and challenges of disinvestment   Air India, which is India’s premier airline and is run by the government has been facing a financial and operational crisis for the past several years. The performance-related inefficiencies and a continuous loss-making made the operations unsustainable. While the talks for...

Booming death care industry in the nation Death care industry structure Growth drivers and potential threat   The death care industry which offers services such as funeral homes, cemeteries, crematoriums and memorials is highly fragmented and government controls are imposed in certain countries. The death care industry in the US is estimated to be $20...

NAFTA history, significance and trade What are the key contentious issues hindering the NAFTA renegotiation? What is the current standing of NAFTA members regarding the deal?   North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation has been the talk of the town with seven rounds of negotiations having taken place over the past seven months, but without any...

The growth of ride-hailing in China Uber vs. Didi, the fiercest battle in the industry ever Didi’s dominance threatened by Meituan    China’s ride-hailing industry is rapidly cruising towards growth, which is infused with huge amount of capital. The industry continues to witness an intense battle between several players. Moreover, in terms of ride-sharing...

Reasons for the growth of co-working spaces WeWork: the industry leader What lies ahead in the industry   The ongoing trend of small teams on specific projects, proximity with customers in B2B companies and fast-growing firms exploring possibilities to set up satellite offices in small cities are few of the major factors pushing the growth for shared office...

Expanding internet infrastructure and the future of digital security               Cybersecurity in the age of digital currency Are emerging technologies opening new attack vectors for the hackers?   Cybersecurity or digital security is associated with the protection of computers, data, networks...

Current market scenario in the Indian plywood industry Growth in the housing sector and rapid urbanisation to provide the boost GST rationalization to reduce price difference between organised and unorganised players Current market scenario and growth prospect for the MDF industry   The wood panel industry includes plywood sheets, engineered wood panels...

An overview of the sanitaryware market Reasons for the growing demand in the sector Shift in preference of consumers   Ceramic sanitaryware industry comprises a variety of products such as washbasins, water closets, bathtubs, faucets, cisterns, seat covers, sinks, bidets, other accessories, etc. The Indian sanitaryware market is divided into two sub-categories;...

How big is the international rubber gloves market? Reasons behind the healthy and steady growth Malaysia’s role in the industry Why are companies struggling for stable margins?   Rubber gloves are used by several industries, ranging from healthcare to food processing and services, automotive to construction and chemical industries, these are mainly used for...

M&A, a popular way to expand business in a short span of time Key factors driving M&A in the hotel industry Main risks involved Long-term benefits vs. short-term gains   In the present world, Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a popular mean to expand business in a short period across sectors (acquiring/merging already existing business opportunities) as...

Medical tourism landscape and growth drivers Burgeoning growth in the sector Scenario in developed vs. developing economies   Medical tourism or travel mainly refer to a movement from one country/province to another for medical purposes. The concept is not new and has been around for thousands of years. There are archaeological evidence from ancient...