Population growth and rising per capita income driving infrastructure and construction The lack of infrastructure in the nation Opportunities for housing construction sector   Indonesia is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies (as of 2017), it was the 16 th largest economy globally. It was also the 4 th most populated country in the world and had more...

Is Trump trying to repeat the history by imposing stiff tariffs? Can the US afford expensive steel and aluminium imports? How are exporting nations reacting to Trump’s aggressive stance?   President Donald Trump recently announced the imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. This was in adherence to his 2016 election campaign for the protection of the...

Growth of luxury car market in India Major players and their future prospects   The automobile market in India is one of the largest in the world and accounts for approximately 7.1 per cent of the country’s GDP. The major factors which contributed to the rise in automobile demand within the country were growing purchasing power (especially in the tier 2 and tier 3...

Imposition of the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminium Consequences for steel surplus nations Effects of the development in the Indian industry   The U.S. government has finally signed a proclamation on imposing tariffs of 25 and 10 percent on the import of steel and aluminium. The move comes after the announcement was made by the U.S. administration to impose...

Recent effects of legalisation on cannabis industry Major firms in the business and their prospects   The year 2018 marked a new beginning in the history of the United States as California, which is a significant contributor to the U.S. economy legalised cannabis for recreation. California houses the world’s largest information technology centre, the Silicon Valley and...

Reasons for the growth of the sector Major players and main types of operators   Car sharing is basically defined as a short-time need-based car rental service (typically charged by the hour). Hence, depending on an individual’s car rental requirement, a smartphone app is needed to find and unlock a car. Thereafter, a vehicle can be ridden which can be parked anywhere...

Market scenario for motorcycles Present challenges and threats Area of opportunity    Harley Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturer, which was established at Wisconsin in 1903. It has since been a leading player with a solid brand presence. Harley motorcycles appeal to a wide range of customers due to its iconic brand. The company also has a strong...

The need for high-speed network 'Fibre-optic', a solution for present and the future demand Issues in deployment of fibre optics   Faster browsing, video streaming and multi-user access at a time are few of the advantages of a high-speed network. In the present era, where most people like to stay connected socially or for business purposes, a high-speed network...

Will copper prices continue the one-way rally? Will positive economic outlook continue to support prices? Are disputes over labour contract renewals expected to disrupt supply in 2018?   Copper is believed to have attained a doctorate in economics as a movement in its prices and consumption directly-indirectly reflect the health of the global economy. It is...

The trucking industry in the U.S., challenges and measures How crucial will be the role of technology?   The American economy relies heavily on trucks and employs around 3.5 million professional drivers to move c. 10.5 billion tons of goods every year. This includes goods for import-export as well as for transportation locally. Additionally,...

Brief history of the company The challenge for the industry or company? Reasons for doom of Sears    Sears Canada was a leading retail chain in Canada since 1953. It was a partnership between ‘Simpsons Ltd.’ and ‘Sears Roebuck’ of the USA. This alliance was dispersed after the Hudson's Bay Co. acquired Simpsons. In 1984, the company changed its name to Sears...

Overview of the student housing industry in the UK Factors effecting the industry Detailed analysis of the Empiric Student Property Trust   The growth of student housing industry is directly correlated with the growth of student enrolments in education programmes. There are more than 160 universities in the UK, including the top names such as Oxford, Cambridge,...

Consumption pattern for lithium Availability and recycling of lithium Li-ion vs. lead-acid batteries   The world is moving towards green environment and acknowledge the carbon footprints. The use of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries to power electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining more acceptance with the passage of time. Lithium technology is well accepted as a...

Major rice producers and consumers Global rice trade Factors dominating the trade   Rice is the 3 rd largest produced agricultural commodity in the world, after sugarcane and maize. This is also the most widely consumed staple crop, especially in Asia. Presently, the global harvested area under rice cultivation is 160 million hectares. Moreover, the global...

How the fintech ecosystem emerged in India GOI’s initiatives to boost fintech growth  The future of fintech in India   Fintech is transforming the traditional financial services globally through better solutions involving technology and innovation. This was also stated through Televisory’s earlier blog on the subject. Moreover, investments in fintech...

Netflix spearheading the OTT revolution Is OTT a threat to the traditional cable industry? OTT market getting overcrowded Future of the home entertainment industry   In past two decades technology has transformed each and every sector in the world. Moreover, with the enhanced use of smart gadgets and internet penetration, the entertainment and media space...

Exploring fintech landscape and business models The growth of fintech   Despite a vogue in and around media and technology circle, the buzzword ‘fintech’ is still misapprehended by many, including tech-savvy professionals. Fintech is basically a blend of two words ‘financial’ and ‘technology’ that applies to an innovative and emerging technology in financial...

Shut down of steel and graphite electrode capacity in China and its effects Reasons behind skyrocketing graphite electrode prices in 2017 Will the industry expand in the next couple of years?   Graphite electrode (GE), which is primarily used in the steel production via Electronic Arc Furnace (EAF) saw a huge surge in its prices in the past 6-8 months. This was...

The growth and scope Stability of housing loan market   Housing is a crucial sector for the global economic growth due to its multiplier effect for driving the demand, especially for several ancillary sectors. The growth of the sector is dependent on numerous factors, the key being housing finance. This play a significant role as it helps bridge the gap between the...

What led to a decline in the prices of natural rubber? Crude oil and substitution of natural rubber with synthetic rubber Did flood in southern Thailand affect the prices? How crucial will be the role of economic recovery and growth in automobiles?   The global rubber industry has been under doldrums over the past few years with the demand-supply scenario...