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AI, green tech new disruptors, we must ride these tigers for sustained growth: CEEW chief



DAVOS: Asserting that climate change is no more just an environmental issue but a broader economic issue, CEEW chief Arunabha Ghosh has said that India must use the opportunities and challenges posed by new disruptors as levers for sustainable growth going forward. “Whether it is artificial intelligence, quantum computing, synthetic biology and green or clean tech, these are the new disruptors and we must in a way ride this tiger,” Ghosh told PTI in an interview here during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting that ended on Friday.Ghosh said the…



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by The Economic Times

As sustainability evolves from a boardroom priority to a consumer expectation, packaging has quietly become the next frontier of India’s green transition. With single-use plastic bans tightening and eco-consciousness deepening among urban consumers, demand for bio-based, compostable materials is rising across the food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and hospitality sectors. According to industry estimates, India’s sustainable packaging market is expected to grow at over 18% annually, driven by new regulations under the Plastic Waste Management… Source link

by The Economic Times

BELÉM, BRAZIL: As the United States torpedoes climate action and Europe struggles to realise its green ambitions, a surprising shift is taking hold in many large, fast-growing economies where a majority of the world’s people live. Countries like Brazil, India, and Vietnam are rapidly expanding solar and wind power. Poorer countries like Ethiopia and Nepal are leapfrogging over gasoline-burning cars to battery-powered ones. Nigeria, a petrostate, plans to build its first solar-panel manufacturing plant. Morocco is creating a battery hub to supply… Source link

by The Economic Times

Promoting sustainable farming is central to our agricultural strategy, says Yashika Singh, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer and Head of Sustainability, PepsiCo India & South Asia. In an interaction with ET Digital, Singh highlights the range of sustainable initiatives undertaken by PepsiCo India to support farmers through technology, training, and improved market access. She notes that, globally, PepsiCo aims to implement regenerative farming practices that improve soil health, optimise water use, and strengthen livelihoods across 10 million acres by… Source link