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Dietary Supplements - Meaning, Demand and need in future Increase demand for Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals India might be a late entrant in the health supplement game, but COVID-19 has brought a renewed focus on healthy lifestyle habits and diet, which is expected to further boost the adoption of preventive healthcare solutions. The growing social media penetration and vernacular content platforms have also broadened the healthcare horizon for Indians. In the end, a win-win for all - For companies, this segment provides a great combination of growth, profitability, IPR-driven competitive moats, and long-term consumer franchise. Consumers benefit from better health and living, and society in general from a reduced healthcare burden. Dietary supplements Dietary supplements are products taken in addition to a healthy diet to provide additional health benefits, such as additional nutrients. A dietary supplement is a product designed to complement the diet and contains one ...

Edtechs the future of Education Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Need for Edtechs In a dramatic shift from the age of gurukuls, the foundation of modern education in India was laid under the British Raj, which led to today’s formal, multiple-layered education structure divided between primary and secondary schools, to graduation, post-graduation, diploma, and distance education courses. While schools are governed by education boards such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), institutions providing higher education are governed by statutory bodies such as the Medical Council of India (MCI), the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and The Bar Council of India (BCI). Over the course of time, the informal structure of education has developed its roots parallelly with the formal system. This includes one-on-one tuitions, coaching classes, vocational courses, and technology-based solutions to aid, supplement ...

Ethanol production capacities, impact on Farmers, and Government Plans Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Ethanol was rarely discussed in the country about 7-8 years ago. But now ethanol has become one of the major priorities of 21st century India. The focus on ethanol is having a better impact on the environment as well as on the lives of farmers. India’s requirement of ethanol for petrol blending will increase from 173 crore liters in 2019-20 to 1,016 crore liters in 2025-26. To enable the rollout of ethanol production across India, ethanol may be supplied from surplus to deficit states based on the requirements to ensure uniform availability of ethanol blends in the country. To achieve the Modi Administration’s E-20 blending goal by ethanol supply year (ESY) (December-November) 2025, India would need to procure approximately 11 billion liters (BL) of ethanol for blending with petroleum. As of November 2021, India’s concentrated ethanol production capacity totaled slightly above 6 bi...

Chambal Fertilizers - Company overview &  Urea industry synopsis in India Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar Company Overview   Incorporated in 1985 and based in Kota, Rajasthan, Chambal has the largest installed urea capacity of 3.00 million tonnes in the private sector in India. Chambal is the largest private player in the urea industry in India in terms of production capacity. Its share in the total domestic urea production has increased to 13.4%, driven by the ramp-up of its Gadepan-III plant. The company has maintained its share in the non-urea fertilizers segment. The company has sold 0.93 million tonnes of DAP/muriate of potash/nitrogen phosphorus potassium during the first 9 months of fiscal 2022, down from 1.60 million tonnes in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal because of the global shortage of the fertilizers amidst the Russia-Ukraine war. Its significant market share in north India is supported by its strong Uttam Vir brand and robust distribution ne...

Trends to track in Healthcare Sector Wherever we look in the healthcare industry, we can find new technology being used to fight illness, develop new vaccines and medicines, and help people to live healthier lives. It is apparent that some pharmaceutical companies are starting to recognize the impact of the two major shifts: Downward pressure on pricing and the move towards prevention, diagnosis, and real cures. These changes are upsetting the established order, opening the door to new competition, and forcing companies to rethink where they play – and who they play with, requiring a growing emphasis on collaboration and partnership. Over the last two years, many tech companies have focused on applying their expertise to solve problems caused by the global pandemic. At the same time, many healthcare companies that would not necessarily have traditionally been considered tech companies have turned their attention to technology and its potential to transform the delivery of their pro...

A Agrochemicals - The rising trend for the chemical sector Twitter Handle: @shuchi_nahar The Indian economy has transformed substantially, from being a ship-to-mouth economy since its independence to become one of the largest economies in the world. Agriculture continues to be a dominant element in the Indian economy. Along with major economic reforms, Government programs, such as the Green Revolution have played a critical role in transforming the country’s agriculture sector and paved the way towards economic growth of the country. Agrochemicals specifically have played an important role in preventing crop losses to pests and improving overall productivity. Proper and scientific usage of agrochemicals may lead to approximately 20–30% improvement in productivity. Currently, the usage of agrochemicals in the Indian agriculture sector is amongst the lowest in the world. India is one of the leading producers in the world. Be it food grains, horticulture crops, oilseed production...