Tag Archives: Market Research

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MARKET LANDSCAPE; KEY PLAYERS AND USE CASES AND AI GROWTH

Artificial intelligence is generally defined as a branch of computer science which helps in creation and development of intelligence machines with the ability to work as humans. According to market research reports , the types of Artificial intelligence can be classified as Weak AI, Strong AI, Artificial general intelligence and Super intelligence. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING RECENT DEVELOPMENT AND INCREASING USE OF AI Growth in Data Accumulation: Due to increasing connectivity of large number of Read more [...]

DEMONETIZATION – THE VERDICT AFTER ONE YEAR / DEMONETIZATION AND IMPACT ON INDIAN ECONOMY

Demonetization is defined as seizure of some units of currency or closure of certain legal tender circulating in the economy.  On November 8th last year, the Government of India demonetized INR 1,000 and INR 500 notes – two highest valued currencies.  The primary objectives were to reduce the flow of black money in the economy, and bring all economic transactions into the open system, make India less reliant on cash economy. Economists from left as well as right wings have expressed their Read more [...]

Growing Chocolate Market India – Industry to Watch in the Coming Years

The Chocolate industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the past several years in Indian market.  According to overall market research, it will continue to grow in healthy rate in next few years to come.  The chocolate market size was estimated to be $1,677.14 million (INR 11,256 cores) in 2016.  Mondelez India, Nestle India, and Ferrero are the top in the chart with more than 67% of the overall market share.  The other international brands like Mars are growing slowly.  However, Mondelez Read more [...]

Effects of GDP Change in the Lives of Common Man and GDP and its Impact in the Economy of a Country

Gross Domestic Product, commonly known as GDP, is the estimated value of goods and services produced in a particular time frame (may be quarterly or yearly) for a country or region.  GDP has great impact on nearly everyone within an economic system. GDP components are includes Private Consumption, Investment, Government Expenditure and Net Exports.  GDP forecasts are generally used by economists, researchers, financial analysts, market intelligence firms, VC firms, and government office.  There Read more [...]

Marketing Strategies of Kinder Joy – An Event to Watch in the Chocolate Industry

Ferrero India has made rapid in roads in the Indian chocolate market with premium range of products.  The products launched by this confectionery giant include Kinder Joy, Tic Tac, Ferro Rocher, Nutella and Kinder Scho- Bons Crispy. The corporate milestone is illustrated below- Ferrero Kinder joy chocolate is one the most popular brand in the character confectionery segment aiming to boost sales in the Indian market.  The USP of the product is combination combining chocolate, a surprise, Read more [...]

Global Venture Capital Investments Touching New Heights in 2015 with $128.5 B Worth VC Backed-up Ventures – Trends and Major Industry Ventures

Venture Capitals are showing great interest to invest on startups and established businesses around the globe.  Worldwide, venture capitals had invested US$128.5 billion in 2015. The figure comparison of venture investments for the years 2014 and 2015 clearly shows that the investment scenario is booming.  We can see that there was 44% increase in the investments made from VCs, and VCs have raised US$89 billion in 2014, which was further increased to US$128 billion in 2015.  The annual Read more [...]

Startups India – Updated PESTLE Analysis. Will the New Startups Announcements Become a Big Bang for Startup In India?

With the launching Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Start-Up India mission there is a need to perform PESTLE analysis to find out the impact of startup plans in the current startup eco system. PESTLE analysis is a business measurement tool to assess the overall macro environment of business.  PESTEL is acronym for Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Legal and Environmental.  It is a part of the external analysis while conducting market research, and it gives an overview of multiple Read more [...]

Benefits of FDI in Indian Retail Industry – Foreign Direct Investment in India’s Single and Multi-Brand Retail Sector, an Analysis by DART Consulting

India has finally decided to allow global retail giants like Walmart and Carrefour to open stores in India.  With this decision, multinational retailers can invest up to 51 percent to open stores in 10 states and Union Territories which, till date, have agreed to implement the decision.  Minimum amount to be brought in by the foreign investor would be $100 million and outlets may be set up only in cities with a population of more than one million.  There have been many protests from political Read more [...]

Reasons behind Indian Rupee Depreciation against US Dollar – The Indian Rupee Currency Conversion

One of the most visible signs of a strong economy is a stable currency. Indian Rupee has been stable for most of the 2000s which gave an impression that all is well with the fast growing economy. However, it has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar in 2011. Very few financial experts have predicted this kind of a downfall for the Indian Rupee. It has lost more than 20% of its value in 2011. Rupee is trading close to Rs 54 to a US Dollar now. Indian Rupee is now one of the worst performing Read more [...]

FDI Investment in Indian Retail Inudstry. Do we need Multi-Brand Retail in India?

It’s been a long wait for global retail giants like Wal-Mart, Tesco, Carrefour and others to set up shop in India. As the winter session started on 22nd November, the ruling party of India decided to lift the ban on big-box retailers’ investment in multi brand FDI. Soon the topic raised the political storm in the Parliament with several other issues like including price rise, separate Telangana and safety of Mullaperiyar dam and more. Market Views The BJP announced that it would not allow foreign Read more [...]