February 24, 2026 1:10 PM

India’s e‑commerce to nearly double by 2030 to $300 bn: Report

India’s e‑commerce market, currently at $120–140 billion, is projected to reach $280–300 billion by 2030, even as it remains 7–8 per cent of total consumer spending, a report said on Tuesday. The report from Boston Consulting Group said that even amidst rapid growth of e-commerce offline retail remains resilient, having grown at an annual rate of 13-14 per cent over the past four years. Market is entering a phase of coexistence between online and offline retail, with multi-channel be...

December 15, 2025 2:58 PM

India leads GenAI use in shopping; 60% plan to increase spending in next six months

Indian consumers are entering 2026 with strong confidence, as 60 per cent plan to increase their spending over the next six months, alongside rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for shopping, a report said on Monday. According to a report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), 60 per cent of Indian households expect higher spending in the coming six months, driven primarily by purchases of automobiles and mobile devices. India leads the world in the use of GenAI for sho...

September 10, 2025 3:00 PM

India positioned to benefit from shifting global value chains: FICCI-BCG report

India is fast emerging as a major beneficiary of global supply chain realignments, according to a new report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled "Evolving Landscape of Global Value Chains," underlined that scale and efficiency, though still crucial, must now be matched by resilience, adaptability, and compliance to withstand shifting trade flows. India is among the biggest beneficiaries of shifting trade fl...

January 27, 2025 12:26 PM

Asia-Pacific healthcare market to reach $5 trillion by 2030, Indian CDMOs poised for global growth: report

The Asia-Pacific healthcare market is on track to hit $5 trillion by 2030, driving 40 per cent of global sector growth, according to a report on Monday. The report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) noted that the unprecedented expansion is fuelled by rapid demographic shifts, investment influxes, and ground-breaking technology applications. The expansion also includes advancements in new therapies and modalities by Indian contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMOs). “Innovati...

January 15, 2025 6:14 PM

80% of indian companies recognize AI as a core strategic priority: report

India is leading in artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, with 80% of companies identifying AI as a core strategic priority, surpassing the global average of 75%, according to a report released on Wednesday. The report, compiled by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), reveals that 69% of Indian companies plan to increase their tech investments in 2025, with one-third of these companies set to allocate over $25 million to AI initiatives. Furthermore, less than 10% of Indian executives expect a decre...

January 13, 2025 4:09 PM

India faces $14.6 billion tariff burden If US imposes 20% duty: BCG report

India's trade trajectory could face significant headwinds if the United States enforces a 20% across-the-board tariff on imports from the country, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Such a move would add an estimated $14.6 billion in additional duties, with sectors like biopharma and auto parts expected to bear the brunt. The report highlighted that US imports from India totaled $84 billion in 2023, with India currently benefiting from a low effective tariff rate of 3%. How...