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India is quickly emerging as a new power center in the manufacturing world. Owing to its demographic advantage, rapid urbanization, digital transformation, growing middle class, strong economic reforms, strategic geopolitical position, and green energy revolution, it is expected to become a leading global economy during this decade. According to th...

This research service provides a snapshot of the Saudi Arabian economy by examining the country’s growth conditions and key policies. Following a steep economic contraction in 2020 on account of the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia recorded a rebound of around 8.7% in 2022. Robust growth in non-oil sectors such as manufacturing, transport, governm...

Russia’s war on Ukraine has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for the Middle East as Europe steers away from Russia for energy supply. The European Union’s commitment to end its reliance on Russian energy by 2027 and its focus on renewables and hydrogen offer ME countries a strong business case for energy investments, given that the r...

India is home to 107 automotive unicorns, making it the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world. Over the past 3 years, the country witnessed the establishment of an estimated 30,000+ start-ups and a consolidated inflow of more than $50+ billion. Seed, angel, venture, and private equity funds, along with government, incubator, and accelerator...

The supply of adequate safe drinking water for the population is a key concern for governments and administrative bodies across the globe. In 2019, the Indian government launched Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a project aimed at providing a functional household tap water connection (FHTC) to every rural household in the country by 2024. As part of this ...

The Middle East defense market is in the midst of a transformation driven both by regional and international geostrategic processes and by the changing national security needs of the countries in the region. Among these is the intensification of the Iranian military's emerging challenges, which requires a response in all military clusters. The m...

India’s telematics market is undergoing a transitional phase, with major growth opportunity awaiting telematics services providers (TSPs), original equipment manufacturer (OEMs), mobility start-ups, network providers, AIS-140 manufacturers, and other related stakeholders. To succeed in this market where fierce competition and aggressive pricing d...

The Indian passenger vehicles market is evolving with a clear shift in consumer preference from low-cost vehicles to feature-rich vehicles. These consumers now are willing to spend thousands more on comfort and convivence features. The industry is addressing this trend by offering driver assistance features to enhance safety in and outside the veh...

Urbanization, industrialization, and the population explosion are worsening India’s air pollution crisis. These factors are prompting renewed focus on initiatives to conserve air quality and improve the quality of life. The COVID-19 pandemic has also sparked customer awareness about air pollution and the spread of airborne diseases, triggering de...