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Industry Case Study – Part II

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Overview: Urbanization Trends

Overview: Socio-Economic Trends

Overview : Technology Trends

Socio Economic Trends

Working Age Population

Average Age

Youth Population

India's population by 2050

166 cr

India's demographic is expected to persist at least until 2055–56 and will peak around 2041, when the share of the working-age population (20–59 years) is expected to hit 59%

In 2022, the median age of an Indian was 28.7 years

With 66 % of its population (808 million) below the age of 35, India has the world's largest youth population.

Growth Outlook

What are Socio-economic trends?Socioeconomic trends encompass changes in societal dynamics, including economic factors such as income distribution, employment patterns, and social factors such as education, healthcare, and demographics. These trends shape the overall well-being and quality of life within a society, influencing policies and practices aimed at addressing social and economic disparities.

This is going to be India's Decade

Future of consumption

WEF Pages 4 to 9 (15 mins read) Based on World Economic Forum Report 2018

Source: Money Control Based on Morgan Stanley Report

Urbanization Trends

Global Population

India's share

Global Cities

35.39%

~10,000 Cities ~31 Megacities (=>10M) ~512 Metropolis (1- 10M)

~ 56% - 4.46 Bn people live in cities (2021)Estimated 5 Bn by 2030*

~4000 cities 6 Megacities 24 Metropolises ~508 Mn people in cities Est. 600 Mn by 2030

is India 's urbanization rate in 2021

What is Urbanization? Urbanization refers to the process of increasing the proportion of people living in urban areas compared to rural areas. It involves the growth and expansion of cities, resulting in changes to land use, infrastructure, and social dynamics as more people move to urban areas seeking economic opportunities and better living conditions..

Growth Outlook

Urbanization & the Rise of Megacity

Impacts of Urbanization

Source: Khan Academy

Source: The Economist

Technological Trends

Growth from 2014-2017

90%

What are Technological Trends?Technological trends involve advancements and innovations in technology that impact various aspects of society, economy, and daily life. These trends encompass developments in areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, digitalization, and connectivity, leading to transformative changes in industries, communication, and lifestyle habits.

India is the second - fastest digital adopter among 17 major digital economies

Growth Outlook

Top Tech Trends

Effects of Technology Trends

Tech Impact by Industry

Source: World Economic Forum; Image: McKinsey & Co., Tech trends affect all sectors, but their impact varies by industry.

Source: World Economic Forum; Image: McKinsey & Co., Effects of technology trends up to 2050

Source: World Economic Forum; Image: McKinsey & Co., Tech trends and underlying technologies

Click on your chosen Industry to explore its domains

Industry Domains

HEALTH

Clinical ServicesPharamaceutical BioTech

Healthcare : Prevent & Cure Dieseases

SHELTER

Residential Commercial Industrial

Real Estate: Providing relevant housing solutions for varied needs

FOOD

Agri-Tech Agri Business Bio-Tech FoodTech

Agriculture: Producing Food for Consumption

CLOTHING

Textiles Garments Eco-friendly

Textile: Helping individuals cover and protect themselves

MOBILITY

Autombile Electric Vehicles Autonomous Driving

Mobility: moving individuals and goods from one place to another

BUSINESSSERVICES

Legal Services Facilities Management HR

Professional Services: Consulting & Management

MANUFACTURING

Metallurgy Product Design Automation

Industrial Manufacturing: Materials & Quality Control

DEEPTECH

AI & ML Quantum Computing NanoTechnology

Deep Technology: Scientific & Engineering Innovations

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Click on your chosen Industry to explore its domains

Industry Domains

EDUCATION

EdTech Online Learning K-12 Education

Education: Teaching humans to make effective use of their intelligence

SOFTWARE

Cybersecurity Cloud Computing IoT

Software: Development & Technology Solutions

ENERGY

Fossil Fuel Renewable Energy CleanTech

Energy: Providing different forms of energy for varied uses

MONEY

FinTech Banking Capital Markets

Finance: Making it possible for humans to trade and transact

ENTERTAINMENT

Cinema Performing Arts Music

Entertainment: Movie, Arts, Media

LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN

Inventory Management Warehousing E-Commerce

Logistics & Supply chain: Transport and Risk Management

Hospitality: Guest Experience & operational Efficiency

HOSPITALITY

Accommodation Travel & Tourism Event Management

AIR & WATER

Air QualityWater Infrastructure Compliance

Air & Water: Treatment & Purification

Health Domains

BioTechnology

Medical Devices & Equipment

Pharamceuticals

Hospital & Clinical services

Telemedicine &Digital Health

Mental Health

Medical Lab & Diagnostics

Geriatric Care

Rehabilitation Services

Medical Waste Management

Healthcare Insurance

Home Healthcare

Hospital & Clinical Services

• Increasing population, aging demographics, rising private expenditure in healthcare and medical tourism
• Rising incidence of chronic and infectious diseases
• Increased focus on preventive care and personalized medicine

Growth Drivers

• Workforce shortages, access disparities and rising healthcare costs
• Need for effective adoption of emerging technologies like EHR and telemedicine
• Ensuring consistent and high quality care

Source: Siemens Healthineers

Challenges

• Hospital and clinical services valued at USD 108.57 billion in 2023 with a CAGR of 10.64% through 2029

• Global investments in digital health technology and regulatory changes, Indian focus on affordable healthcare delivery systems and Govt. initiatives

Investment Trends

Source: SteelKiwi Inc (Medium)

Sources: Siemens Healthineers, SteelKiwi Inc, Harvest ETFs, TEDx Talks, Medi Lab Zone, CNBC-TV18

Rehabilitation Services

• Increasing demand for physiotherapy and occupational therapy services

• Rising needs for speech-language pathology, orthpedic, cardiac, neurological, pulmonary and pediatric rehabilitation

• Patient-centric care models and integration of telehealth

Growth Drivers

• Financial and insurance complexity in reimbursements
• Recruitment of specialized staff and navigating complex healthcare networks
• Addressing public perception, stigma and misconceptions

Challenges

• In India, the physical rehabilitation is a $17 billion market – with restorative care, geriatric care and pain relief as major segments.
• Expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.5% in the next 5 years to reach $35 billion by FY2028

• Robo Bionics has raised $11Mn, ForHealth has raised $9Mn

Investment Trends

Video credits: vsmedicoclasses

Sources : vsmedicoclasses,Harvest ETFs,TEDx Talks,MEDI LAB ZONE, World Health Organisation, Astuteanalytica

Geriatric Care

• Growing demand for home care services for elderly people
• Aging demographics, with more urban and literate elderly
• New assistive technologies, preventive care models, emerging elderly health-tech

Growth Drivers

• Workforce shortages, limited geriatric training for healthcare professionlas

• Addressing issues like elder abuse and neglect, cultural sensitivity , legal and ethical dilemmas

• Tech-adoption barriers, complex helath needs, coordination across care continuum

Source: Denmark in Istanbul

Challenges

• Global geriatric care services market size is expected to reach US$ 1,682 Billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 7.3% during 2023-2028

• Age Care Labs recently raised $11 Mn in pre-series B round led by Kamath brothers

Investment Trends

Source: Entrepreneur India

Sources: Denmark in Istanbul (YouTube), Entrepreneur India, Bernard Marr, TEDx Talks ,Medi Lab Zone, Global Market Insights

Medical Lab & Diagnostics

• Remote and home-based testing trends, point-of-care testing expansion, increasing population with health issues
• Increased demand for preventive healthcare, telehealth integration
• Healthcare decenralization, data analytics and AI integration

Growth Drivers

Source: Blood Test

• High initial capital and infrastructure costs
• Regulatory compliances and certification
• Adoption of emerging technology
• Standardization and quality control

Challenges

• Global clinical diagnostics market size is expected to grow from USD 79.81 billion in 2023 to USD 104.21 billion by 2028

• The Indian medical diagnostic industry is expected to grow at around 14% touching $20 billion by 2026 from $10 billion in 2021

• Dr. Lal Path Labs has raised $62.7 Mn, Dr. Reddy's Labs has raised $6Mn

Investment Trends

Source: BCG

Sources : Blood Test, BCG, Harvest ETFs, TEDx Talks, MEDI LAB ZONE

Home HealthCare

• Increase in trends in preventive and personalized care
• Patient-centred and value-based care models
• Pandemic acceleration, consumer demand for convenience
• Advancements in telehealth, reduced healthcare costs

Growth Drivers

• Patient Preference: Privacy and comfort concerns deter patients.
• Clinician Concerns: Longer visits and smaller patient panels are not incentivized for doctors
• Clinician Safety: Safety concerns in high-crime areas discourage clinicians.

Source: TEDx Talks

Challenges

• The global home healthcare market size was valued at USD 362.1 Bn in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.96% from 2023 to 2030

• In India, a CAGR of 19.29% is expected from 2023 to 2030

• Startups like Zoctr, Portea, HCAH, AMOHA have raised Millions of dollars in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Mckisney

Sources : Tedx Talks,Mckinsey,Harvest ,ETFs,TEDx ,Talks,MEDI LAB ZONE

Mental Health Services

• Increasing mental health awareness and de-stigmatization efforts
• Pandemic ushered mental health concerns, telepsychiatry adoption and integration with primary care
• Workplace mental health initiatives and dvancements in therapeutic approaches

Growth Drivers

• Societal stigma, workforce shortages and access disparities

• Insurance Coverage gaps, high costs of mental health services

• Long treatment engagements, lack of preventive focus

Source: The Indian Dream

Challenges

• Global Mental Health Services market to reach $538 Bn by 2030

• Pandemic has ushered investments in mental healthcare provider startups and organisations

• Wysa (AI-driven mental heath services) raised upwards of $10Mn. AUMHUM,iCALL,ePsyclinic have rasied notable fundings

Investment Trends

Source: Mckinsey18

Sources : The Indian Dream, Mckinsey, Harvest ETFs, TEDx Talks, MEDI LAB ZONE

Telemedicine & Digital Health

• Increasing availability of digital patient information
• High cost of traditional care and relaxing regulatory standards
• Social acceptance with positive and streamlined experiences
• Proliferation of mobile devices, mHealth app, advancements in medical IOT

Growth Drivers

• Low Digital Health Literacy and unequal access to technology
• Inertia to change and quality of care concerns
• Limited reimbursement policies for telehealth services
• Regulatory coplexity, challenges with data security

Challenges

• Telemedicine market to reach $10.7 Bn by 2028, at a 27.93% CAGR for 2023-2028

• The global digital healthcare market valued at $211 Bn in 2022, to grow at 19% CAGR

• Practo raised $228 Mn, Doximity and Amwell have raised $81 Mn and $866Mn respectively

Investment Trends

Source: The Medical Futurist

Sources : The Medical Futurist,Harvest ETFs,TEDx Talks,MEDI LAB ZONE

Pharmaceuticals

• Govt initiatives, infrastructure development (like US-FDA plants)
• Increased demand for generic drugs, emerging markets, strategic collaborations
• Increased RnD expenditure in pharmaceuticals for efficient drug development

Growth Drivers

• Ensuring the safety and quality of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Managing the supply and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
• Stiff competition and rivalry from other pharmaceutical companies in drug development and market presence.

Challenges

• Indian pharma industry to reach $163.1 Bn by 2032 at a 12.3% CAGR with 3000+ companies and 10,500 manufacturing facilities, accounting for 60% of global vaccine production and largest generic medicine supplies globally.

Investment Trends

Source: Raj Shamani

Sources : Raj Shamani, Harvest ETFs, TEDx Talks, MEDI LAB ZONE

Medical Devices & Equipment

Medical Devices & Equipment

Medical Devices & Equipment

• Government intiatives like The National Medical Devices Policy 2023 , Production Linked Incentive (PLI scheme) etc
• Increased health consciousness, digital penetration and use of mobile-friendly health apps
• Telehealth adoption, remote patiemt monitoring, advancements in sensor technology, analytics and AI integration

Growth Drivers

• Ensuring the safety and dependability of medical devices and equipment
• Protecting patient data in medical IoT and wearables
• Striking balance between the costs of medical devices and their potential benefits for enhancing patient outcomes

Source: Microchip Technology

Challenges

• Indian medical devices market size reached $11 billion in 2020 with 1.5% global share

• Fourth Frontier (wearables for heart monitoring) raised $15.1Mn, SunFox (ECG devices) raised $173k, HealthifyMe raised $130 Mn

Investment Trends

Source: Finmodelslab

Sources :Microchip Technology, Finmodelslab, Harvest ETFs, TEDx Talks, MEDI LAB ZONE

Biotechnology for HealthCare

• Innovations in drug development, precision medicine, gene and cell therapies
• Growing demand for rapid development of new vaccines, biosimilars, genetically improved medical treatments
• Govt Initiatives like BIRAC supporting biotech startups and research

Growth Drivers

Source: Venture City

• Stringent regulations impede swift approval and market access.
• Substantial R&D costs limit affordability and accessibility of innovations.
• Ethical concerns, like gene editing, affect public acceptance

Challenges

• The global biotechnology market is expected to be worth around $3,210.71 billion by 2030

• Startups like Neumora Therapeutics (biotech neuroscience drug development) raised $612M ,Altos Labs (life extension therapies) raised $3B

Investment Trends

Source: Seragon

Sources :Venture City,Seragon,Harvest ETFs,TEDx Talks,MEDI LAB ZONE

Medical Waste Management

• Global increase in healthcare facilities- increasing healthcare waste volume
• Stringent regulations for proper medical waste management, curbing the spread of infectious diseases
• Public awareness, increase in CSR and environment sustainability initiatives

Growth Drivers

• Navigating stringent regulations, logistical complexities, and scaling challenges
• High initial capital requirements, limited access to disposal facilities, and resistance to tech adoption
• Building public trust, addressing limited awareness, and overcoming competition

Source: CNBC

Challenges

• The medical waste management market crossed USD 14 billion in 2022 and is poised to expand at 7.2% CAGR during 2023 to 2032.

• Startups like Trilogy MedWaste and Polycarbin have raised $10.3 Mn and $6.2 Mn respectively

Investment Trends

Source: Startus Insights

Sources : CNBC, Startus Insights, Harvest ETFs, TEDx Talks, MEDI LAB ZONE

Healthcare Insurance

• Rising healthcare costs, focus on preventive healthcare and consumer education
• Govt initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, Employer-sponsored health insurance programs
• Global health crises, healthcare access challenges and Innovative Insurance products

Growth Drivers

• High customer expectations, assessing and pricing health risks
• Attracting a balanced pool of policyholders - high enrollments of high-risk indicduals impact profitability
• Building and maintaining network of healthcare providers
• Competition with established players

Challenges

• Health insurance market is expected to reach US$ 219.1 Billion by 2028, at a 10.64% CAGR during 2023-2028

• Indian startups like ClaimBuddy raised $3 Mn, PolicyBazar raised $904 Mn, Acko raised $458Mn

Investment Trends

Source: Investors Club

Sources : Investors club,Harvest ETFs,TEDx Talks,MEDI LAB ZONE

Food Domains

Food BioTech and Genetics

Agri-Business

Agri-Tech

Food Tech

Food Processing and Packaging

Nutrition and Health

Food Retail & E-Commerce

Food Logistics

Sustainable Food Production

Agri-Tech

• Rising needs for tech integration for improved efficiency, productivity, and decision-making in agriculture
• Escalating labour shortages and need for automation
• Increasing adoption for precision agriculture, Real-time farm management, agri- fintech and improved tech-enabled supply-chain

Growth Drivers

• High initial investments and limited tech infrastructure
• Overcoming resistance among traditional farmers
• Varies agro-ecological conditions and scalability issues

Source: BBC News

Challenges

• With 1000+ agritech startups, Indian agritech is expected to grow at a CAGR of 50% over the next five years, addressing a USD 34 billion market by 2027

• Accel and Sequoia Capital invested in companies such as Samunnati, Ninjacart, DeHaat, and Bijak.

• Ninjacart has raised $357.6 Mn, Agrostar has raised $112.4Mn and GramCover closed $27Mn in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Times of Agriculture

Sources : BBC News, TED-ed, Backstage with millionaires, Rebel Money, Times of Agriculture

Agri-Business

• Increasing population, rising demand for food and agri-products
• Innovation in agro-processing, expanding market access and globalization
• Supply Chain optimization, ease of credit through agri-fintech, Govt support

Growth Drivers

• Limited capital access, market fragmentation
• Weather and climate risks, infrastructure gaps, supply chain inefficiencies
• Limited market access, barriers in tech-adoption

Source: Agribusiness Digest

Challenges

• The global agri-business market was valued at USD 13,398.79 billion in 2023 at a CAGR of 9.4% for 2023-2028

• In India, it is expected to reach USD 580.82 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 4.9% between 2023 and 2028

• Startups like SFarmsIndia has raised $50k and DeHaat has raised $254.2 Mn

Investment Trends

Source: Times of Agriculture

Sources : Freethink,TED-ed,Agribusiness digest,Rebel Money,Times of Agriculture

Food BioTechnology & Genetics

• Development of High-yield crops and sustainable agricultural practices for feeding a growing global population
• Consumer interest in helathier food options ,biofortified crops, plant-based products and alternative proteins
• Rising trends like Nutrigenomics catering to individualized nutrition
• Increased investment in RnD, Govt policies

Growth Drivers

• Public skepticism regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• High R&D costs, long development cycles and ethical concerns
• Patent disputes and complex IP issues, competitive landscape barrier for market entry

Source: BioTech Whisperer

Challenges

• The global food biotechnology market to reach USD 79.39 Billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 10% during 2023 – 2031

• Biotech triggered green revolution, helped 18 million farmers alleviate poverty, with improved lines of chickpea,groundnut, pearl millet, sorghum and more.

• Turtle Tree has raised $39.4 Mn, Hoxton Farms have raised 22.5Mn Pounds

Investment Trends

Source: Scispot

Sources : Backstage with millionaires, TED-ed, Rebel Money, Biotech whisperer, scispot

Food Tech

• Rapid tech adoption and demand for healthy and convenient food with doo-step delivery

• Personalized nutrition, innovation in culinary and tech-enabled dining experiences

• Food waste reduction solutions,increasing demand for plant-based and lab-grown alternatives

Growth Drivers

• High competition, propensity to work on low margins and compromise with quality

• Saturated market, inconsistencies in food quality and supply chain

• Building a unique value proposition and market differentiation, sustainability concerns

Source: Sentient

Challenges

Investment Trends

• In India, the food tech market to reach INR 1,868.19 Bn by 2025,CAGR of 39% during the 2021 - 2025 period.

• India has over 2866 food-tech startups, Zomato raised $2.6Bn, Rebel Foods raised $563.4Mn and Zepto recently closed $597.8Mn in funding

Source: ZEE News

Sources : Reuters,TED-ed,Sentient Media,Zee news

Food Processing and Packaging

• Growing consumer preference for convenient, ready-to-eat food products, expansion of online food retailing

• adoption of sustainable and tech-driven automation and efficiency in food processing and packaging

• Urbanization trends, Globalization of food supply chains, increased shelf life expectations

Growth Drivers

• Quality control, adherence to safety standards, sustainability concerns and technological obsolescence

• High initial investments in equipment,technology and facilities

• Competition from established players, cost maangement and global trade barrriers

Source: Planet Proof

Challenges

• The global food packaging market size valued at USD 362.9 billion in 2022, to grow at CAGR of 5.7% from 2023 to 2030

• The Indian food and beverage packaging industry projected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8 per cent to USD 86 billion by 2029

• Indian startups like Licious (meat and sea-food processing), Millet Mama, Paharpur 3P have raised millions of dollars in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Step by Step Business

Sources : Reuters,VICE news,TED-ed,Planet proof,step by step buisness

Food Logistics

• Increased online food and grocery retailing, tech adoption, last-mile innovation

• Rising demanf for tempertare controlled logistics for perishable goods, dairy and fresh produce

• Customer-centric solutions like real-time tracking,responsive customer service,value-added services and reverse logistics

Growth Drivers

• High initial investment, vulnerability to supply chain disruption

• Last-Mile challenges like overcoming congestion, traffic and need for timely and reliable service

• Sustainability pressures, operational efficiencies, high customer expectations, volatility in fuel prices

Source: Farm Traveler

Challenges

• The global food logistics market to reach USD 260.6 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2023 to 2032

• The cold chain market in India to reach INR 4.09 Trn by 2026, at a CAGR of ~17.80% during the 2021 - 2026 period

• Swiggy (last mile logistics for restaurants and consumers) raised $3.6Bn, Celcius (cold-chain logistics) closed INR 100Cr

Investment Trends

Source: Upper Inc

Sources : Reuters, TED-ed, VICE news, farm traveler, Upper Inc

Food Retail & E-Commerce

• Increased Consumer convenience with mApps for food and grocery discovery,payments and quick, door-step delivery

• Growth in urban populations with higher disposable incomes
• Supply Chain optimization, Use of tech and AI to capture changing customer habits

• Enhanced shopping experiencies, subscription-based services like meal kits

Growth Drivers

• High competition, saturated market

• High costs of customer acquisition by providing discounts for price-sensitive market like India

• supply chain disruptions, low margins , shifts in buying behaviour

Source: CNBC

Challenges

• The global food retail market size to reach USD 18.2 Trillion by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2030.

• The global food e-commerce market to reach USD 1.2 Trillion by 2031, at CAGR of 18.97%

• Jiomart, Blinkit, Dunzo , Zepto are some e-grocery giants, whereas DMart and Reliance Smart majorly have traditional outlets

Investment Trends

Source: Blink

Sources : Reuters,TED-ed,VICE news,CNBC,Blink

Sustainable Food Production

• Increasing demand for eco-friendly, ethically sourced, and transparent labeled products, increased investments in the sector

• Tech innovation, supply chain optimization, focus on circular economy
• Demand for alternative proteins, plant-based meat, resilient crops

• Collaboration with NGOs, innovation in packaging, addressing climate change through resilient crop varieties

Growth Drivers

• Upfront investments in technology, certifications and eco-friendly infrastructure

• Balancing cost of sustainable practices with need to provide affordable products

• Infrastructure gaps, Supply chain complexities

Source: Al Jazeera English

Challenges

• The global sustainable food market size to reach USD 1700.76 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period (2023-2030)

• The Indian organic food market to reach USD 9043 million by 2032 stood at a CAGR of about 22% in the forecast period of 2024 and 2032.

• Startups like Fermensis Bio (algae into sustainable vegan food), Zero Meat , Froots Tech are pioneers of sustaianble food production in India

Investment Trends

Source: TraceX

Sources : Reuters, TED-ed, VICE news, Al Jazeera, Tracex

Nutrition & Health

• Growing consumer consciousness about nutrition and preventive health measures

• Advancements in functional foods, dietary supplements, and personalized nutrition

• Adoption of health apps, wearables, and telehealth services for convenient health monitoring and guidance.

Growth Drivers

• Establishing scientific credibility for products and services

• Ensuring consistent quality and safety of nutritional supplements, foods, and health services

• RnD costs, affordability and accessibility, market saturation

Challenges

• The global nutritional supplements market size was estimated at USD 381.47 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% from 2023 to 20302.

• Oziva (plant based nutrition) has raised $17Mn, startups like Kamdhenu Foods and Sat Tattvam have raised millions of dollars in funding

Investment Trends

Source : Rene Lacad

Sources : Reuters, TED-ed, VICE news, Freethink, ReneLacad

Clothing Domains

Eco-Friendly Clothing

Garment Manufacturing

Textile Technology

Fashion Design

Fashion E-Commerce

Supply Chain Mangement

3D Printing in Fashion

Retail

AR in retail

Textile Technology

• Smart manufacturing, advanced materials, digital technology and automation in textile manufacturing
• Innovation in Fiber technology, growing demand for personalized and customized textiles, Sustainability and Eco-friendly Practices
• Increasing investments and RnD in smart textiles and wearable technology, Globalization of textile markets

Growth Drivers

Source: The Wall Street Journal

• High Initial Capital Requirements , rapid changes in fashion and technology, limited awareness about emerging textile technolgies
• Convincing consumers to adopt new and innovative textile products
• Intellectual Property Protection, scaling manufacturing while maintaing quality and efficiency of products

Challenges

• The global textile technology market size was USD 188.81 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2023 to 2030

• Indian startups in technical textiles to receive grants up to Rs 50 lakh from GOI to innovate and build products and commercialize them.

Investment Trends

Credits: GreyB

Sources : The Wall street Journal, GreyB, Dhandha Foundation, The Economist, Dr Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

Garment Manufacturing

• Increasing population, globalization and increased international trade.
• Rise of fashion e-commerce platforms, increased disposable income, Technology and automation for mass productions
• Rise in millennial and Gen Z population, inclination towards latest fashion trends

Growth Drivers

Source: Yad

• Significant initial capital for equipment, facilities, and inventory.
• Building brand awareness and establishing a market presence
• Traditional manufacturers struggle to adapt to and integrate e-commerce platforms in the digital marketplace.

Challenges

• The global garment manufacturing market size is projected to reach USD 815,080.526 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 4.2%

• Startups:Zivame has raised total funding of $69M, FableStreet has raised Rs 710 Million and AKS clothing has raised $2.93M

Investment Trends

Source: World Fashion Exchange

Sources : Eyad Mokhtar, WFX, Dhandha Foundation, The Economist, Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

Eco-Friendly Clothing

• Innovative Fabric Technologies, Increased RnD and investments in sustainable clothing
• Innovative retail models such as rental and resale platforms , Consumer Education Initiatives
• Recycling Programs ,Collaborations with Environmental Organizations, CSR initiatives

Growth Drivers

• Securing sustainable and ethically produced raw materials, Incorporating eco-friendly technologies into manufacturing processes
• Meeting eco-certifications and standards is time-consuming and expensive
• Minimizing textile waste during production and distribution

Source:Bloomberg Originals

Challenges

• The global sustainable fashion market to expand at 9.46% CAGR reach USD 13236.88 million by 2028

• The market of eco friendly clothing in India is expected to rise to $15.17 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.1 percent

• Indian startups in sustainable and ecofriendly clothing include Khadi India, The Loom Art, Beej

Investment Trends

Source: Hindustan Times

Sources : Bloomberg originals, Hindustan Times, Dhandha Foundation,The Economist, Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

Fashion Design

• Digital Design Tools and Virtual Prototyping

• AI in Trend Analysis, AR in Virtual Try-On

• Rise in millennial and Gen Z population, growing demand for personalized and customized fashion

Growth Drivers

Source: British Vogue

• Building a recognizable brand in a crowded market
• Participating in or organizing fashion shows can be expensive
• Protecting original designs from copyright infringement

Challenges

• Global Fashion Design and Production Software market size is expected to expand at a CAGR of 10.83% reaching USD 5709.33 million by 2027

• Some top fashion design companies include Chanel, Burberry, Versace, Dior and they are worth Billions of dollars in valuation

Investment Trends

Source: Designhill

Sources : British Vogue, DesignHiLL, The Economist, Dhandha Founders, Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

Fashion E-commerce

• Increased smartphone adoption, digital payments, rising middle-class income

• Fast fashion demand, rise of millennial and GenZ, competitive pricing strategies with models like Buy Now-Pay Later

• Virtual try-on tech, responsive customer service, efficient reverse logistics

Growth Drivers

Source: Aditya Saini

• Saturated market, fast-changing trends, customer retention
• Sizing and fit issues, quality perception, returns and reverse logistics
• sustainability pressures, seasonal inventory challenges, marketing fatigue

Challenges

• The Indian Fashion eCommerce market reached US$16,152.6 million by 2023 and accounts for 18.5% of the total eCommerce market in India

• Myntra, Ajio, Nykaa Fashion, Meesho are some big fashion e-commerce giants by volume in India. Meesho has raised $1.1 Bn in fundings, Nykaa has raised $215.4 Mn

Investment Trends

Source: Yieldify

Sources : Aditya Saini ,Yieldfy, Dhandha Foundation, The Economist, Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

Supply Chain Management

• AI-powered demand forecasting, Automated Order Processing, Data analytics, Block-chain and IOT integration

• ECommerce, Quick Commerce and D2C Models, Last-mile delivery innovations and reverse logistics

• Improved commute infrastructure, good network of warehouses

Growth Drivers

• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers

• Dealing with delays in the manufacturing process and ensuring consistent quality

• Navigating complex customs and import regulations in different regions.

Source: Backstage with Millionaires

Challenges

• The global SCM market size was valued at USD 21,129.2 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 11.1% from 2023 to 2030, reaching USD 47,029.6 million by 2030.

• BlackBuck has raised $364 Mn, Rivigo has raised $267 Mn and Delhivery has raised $1.5 Bn in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Amazon Business

Sources : Backstage with Millionaires, AMAZON BUSINESS, Dhandha Foundation, The Economist, Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

Retail

• Online retail and D2C models, penetration of showrooms and malls in tier 2 and 3 cities

• Fast fashion and trendy items, innovative retail models, rising incomes and purchasing power of people

• India is now 4th largest retail destination globally

Growth Drivers

• Fast-changing fashion trends and inventory management

• Intense competition, brand building and recognition

• High retail rentals, ecommerce challenges like website management, navigating marketplaces

Source:Aditya Saini

Challenges

• The global retail market for clothing was estimated at $1.5 trillion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2021 to 2028, reaching $2.1 trillion by 2028

• The Indian retail market for clothing was valued at $96.47 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow annually by 3.34% from 2023 to 2027.

Investment Trends

Source: Economic Times

Sources :Aditya Saini,THE ECONOMICS TIMES,Dhandha Foundation,The Economist,Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

3D Printing in Fashion

• Enables the creation of highly personalized, intricate and complex designs

• Reduced material wastage, rapid prototyping and iteration, mass customization at scale

• Creation of cost-efficient medically focused fashion items like insoles and prosthetics

Growth Drivers

• Sourcing sustainable and fashion-friendly materials for 3D printing

• Achieving desired finishes and textures in 3D-printed fashion items

• Cost of 3D Printers, Intellectual propety concerns

Source: NBC News

Challenges

• The global 3D printing in fashion market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 19.5% from 2021 to 2028, reaching $6.89 billion by 2028

• Startups like Sculpteo has raised a total of $10.8M and Ornativa has raised $72k in funding

• Investors are bullish for 3D printing startups in the country across various industries

Investment Trends

Source:The Hindu

Sources : NBC News, THE HINDU, Dhandha Foundation, The Economist, Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

AR in Retail

• Bridge between online and offline retail, enhanced customer engagement

• Virtual try-on and personalized shopping experience, reduced goods returns

• elevated in-store experiences, increased conversion and purchase rates

Growth Drivers

• High initial investments, complex technology integrations

• Limited AR talent pool, hardware limitations

• scaling AR solutions to accommodate increased user traffic and product offerings can be complex

Source: Electric Runway

Challenges

• The global AR in Retail market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 50.7% from USD 62.75 billion in 2023 to USD 1,109.71 billion by 2030

• Startups like Zelandro , Fendi, Voofit are building avatars for virtual clothing to virtual tailor, fashion shows and changing rooms.

Investment Trends

Source: Forbes

Sources : Electric Runway, FORBES, Dhandha Foundation, The Economist, Dr. Vivek Bindra: Motivational Speaker

Shelter Domains

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

Industrial

Commercial

Residential

Land Brokerage

Property Management

Real Estate Development

Urban Planning and Development

Mortgage Lending and Financing

Sustainable Real Estate

Residential

• Urbanization, people flooding cities from rural areas

• Easy home loans and EMI options, high disposable incomes

• Government initiatives promoting affordable housing

• Owning a home provides sense of security and stability, treated as investment

Growth Drivers

Source: Raj Shamani

• High construction costs, finding suitable and affordable land for construction

• Skyrocketing home purchase prices and rentals in metros

• Economic volatility, regulatory compliances

Challenges

• The global residential real estate market size was valued at USD 3.69 trillion in 2021, to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2022 to 2030

• In India, Residential Market size to reach USD 550.83 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 24.77% during 2023-2028

• Brick&Bolt has raised $10.6M, Landing has raised a total of $350M in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Livemint

Sources :Raj Shamani, Livemint, DW Documentary,Bloomberg Television, BeerBiceps

Commercial

• Globalization, infrastructure development, rise of flexible workspaces

• Economic development, increasing number of companies and demand for commercial spaces

• Ecommerce triggered warehouse demands, Development of shared spaces and innovation hubs to foster collaboration among businesses

Growth Drivers

• Selecting a strategic location that balances accessibility with cost considerations

• Shift from in-office to work-from-home and hybrid culture

• Dealing with potential saturation in the market, especially in areas with numerous commercial shelters

Source: School of Hard Knocks

Challenges

• The global commercial real estate market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% between 2022 and 2027

• The India commercial real estate market size is expected to reach USD 87.57 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 21.1% during the forecast period

• Indian Startups like Smartworks has raised a total of $25M, Bhive has raised $2.2 Mn in funding

Investment Trends

Source: The Economic Times

Sources :School of Hard Knocks,The Economic Times,DW Documentary,BeerBiceps,Bloomberg Television

Industrial

• More industries to cater to rising consumer demand, access to capital and globalization

• Govt initiatives to promote industries, infrastructure development

• Macro-economic conditions, ease of doing businesses, setting uo of industrial parks

Growth Drivers

Source: Tyler Cauble

• Land availability, land-use conflicts, industrial vs agricultural lands

• Community sentiments like Not-in-my-backyard

• Obsolete infrastructure, regulatory compliances

Challenges

• The industrial real estate industry to reach USD 1.84 trillion by 2028, at a CAGR of 2.61% during the forecast period.

• The India market size is estimated at USD 33.62 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 87.57 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 21.1%.

• ProLogis has a total industrial portfolio of 559.00 million sq. ft,Cole Real Estate Investments has portfolio of 120.07 million sq. ft

Investment Trends

Source: Tyler Cauble

Sources : Tyler Cauble, Tyler Cauble, DW Documentary, Bloomberg Television,BeerBiceps

Land Brokerage

• Increased demand for land for residential, commercial and industrial purposes

• Rising demand for land brokers for big infrastructure projects and city expansion plans

• Digital apps for land brokerage, transparent online brokerage services at scale

Growth Drivers

• Competing with established land brokerage firms in the region

• Developing accurate methods for valuing land to ensure fair deals for buyers and sellers

• Building and maintaining trust with clients through transparent and ethical business practices

Source: Raj Shamani

Challenges

• Real estate agency and brokerage industry reached USD 1008.95 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%.

• The India market size is USD 263.37 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 20.51%.

• NoBroker has raised a total of $430.9M in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Kyle Handy

Sources :Raj Shamani, Kyle Handy, DW Documentary,BeerBiceps, Bloomberg Television

Property Management

• The rise of remote property management tools, mApps

• Adoption of prop-tech improves operational efficiency, tenant screening

• Expansion of the short-term rental sector, enhanced tenant services

Growth Drivers

• Organizing and overseeing property maintenance and repairs

• Handling legal challenges such as eviction procedures, lease agreements, and compliance issues

• Developing thorough tenant screening processes to mitigate the risk of problematic tenants

Source: Fifth Wall

Challenges

• The global property management market to reach USD 39.51 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.21% from 2022 to 2030

• The India property management software market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% during the forecast period (2022-2027)

• NestAway raised $109.1M, MagicBricks has raised $300Mn in total funding

Investment Trends

Source: Builtin

Sources :Fifth Wall,builtin,Bloomberg Television,BeerBiceps,DW Documentary

Real Estate Development

• The exploration of affordable housing solutions, commercial spaces and infra projects like malls, airports

• Healthy economy, capital flow, Govt support, easy project approvals

• Reviving urban areas by repurposing underused spaces

• Accessible financing options enable more individuals to participate in real estate development

Growth Drivers

Source: Raj Shamani

• Identifying and acquiring suitable land for development within budget constraints

• Overcoming architectural and design challenges to create attractive and functional properties

• Minimizing delays in project completion

Challenges

• The global real estate market was valued at USD 3.69 trillion in 2021, to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2022 to 2030

• In India it is expected to reach USD 265.18 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 25.60% to reach USD 828.75 billion by 2028.

• Hiranandani, Prestige, Lodha, Godrej Properties are some bif Real Estate development groups.

Investment Trends

Source: The Economic Times

Sources :Raj Shamani, Kyle Handy, DW Documentary,BeerBiceps, Bloomberg Television

Mortgage Lending & Financing

• Low interest rates stimulate demand for mortgage financing and refinancing

• Innovative loan products, Digital platforms streamline processes, enhancing the efficiency of mortgage lending

• Increasing housing demand,supportive policies, incentives and subsidies from Govt

Growth Drivers

Source: Wall Street Survivor

• Assessing and managing credit risk associated with borrowers

• Meeting capital requirements for mortgage lending operations

• Attracting and retaining clients in a competitive mortgage market

Challenges

• The global mortgage lending market was valued at $11.48 billion in 2021, to reach $27.50 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 9.5% till 2031.

• Indian companies like Housing Development Finance Corporation has raised ₹105.8B and LIC Housing Finance Limited (LICHFL) raised a total of Rs 4,670.21 crore. Also Indiabulls Housing Finance has raised a total of $351.2M in funding.

Investment Trends

Source: The Economic Times

Sources :Wall Street Survivor,The Economic Times,Bloomberg Television,BeerBiceps,DW Documentary

Urban Planning & Development

• Smart city initiatives and PPPs, investments to enhance urban amenities and connectivity

• -Globalization and Economic Connectivity, migration of people from rural areas to cities

• Govt support, increased investments in urban infrastructure projects

Growth Drivers

• Identifying and repurposing existing structures

• Ensuring the economic viability of development projects in diverse urban settings

• Addressing aesthetic design challenges to create visually appealing urban spaces.

Source: DW Documentary

Challenges

• The global urban planning market size was valued at around USD 145.81 Bn in 2022, projected to reach USD 215.32 Bn by 2030.

• Under the Smart Cities Mission, work orders issued by 100 Smart Cities in 7,978 projects to be completed by 2024

• Indian startups in this space include Placon Trench,EPICVILA and Smart Cities Wheel.

Investment Trends

Source: F6S

Sources : DW Documentary, f6s, DW Documentary, Bloomberg Television, BeerBiceps

Sustainable Real Estate

• The integration of green building technologies, CSR initiatives from companies

• Emphasis on energy-efficient and eco-friendly construction practices

• Concerns about climate change drive interest in resilient and sustainable urban development

Growth Drivers

Source: CNA Insider

• Meeting and adhering to stringent green building standards and certifications

• Implementing energy-efficient technologies and practices in construction

• Integrating renewable energy sources into real estate projects

Challenges

• Studies have shown that green certifications yield a rent premium of 6.0% and a sales premium of 7.6% across real estate.

• It will take $5.2 trillion over the next decade alone to decarbonize the built environment and green real estate.

• Startups making strides in sustainable real estate include Real Estate Bees, Smart City Locating, Ampd Energy.

Investment Trends

Source: Times Of India

Sources : CNA Insider, The Times Of India, DW Documentary,Bloomberg Television, BeerBiceps

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)

• Increasing demand for diverse real estate investment opportunities

• Innovative financial products to attract investors, High-dividend yield potential

• Low entry barriers, globalization of investments

Growth Drivers

Source: FinnovationZ by Prasad

• Adapting to economic downturns that may impact real estate values

• Navigating tax implications and regulations related to REIT structures

• Meeting investor expectations for consistent and attractive dividend distributions

Challenges

• REITs now cover 83% of 2021 global GDP, up from 28% in 1990

• The GDP of REIT countries/regions surged from $6.5B to $98T.

• Embassy REIT, Brookfield REIT, and Mindspace REIT show notable revenue trends.

Investment Trends

Source: ET Money

Sources : Raj Shamani, The Economic Times, Bloomberg Television,BeerBiceps, DW Documentary

Energy Domains

Renewable Energy

Nuclear Power

Fossil Fuels

Energy Storage

Electricity Generation & Distribution

Clean-Tech

Smart Grid Technologies

Carbon Capture & Storage

Waste to Fuel

Renewable Energy

• Growing concerns about climate change and sustainability

• Tech advancements and decreasing costs of renewable energy

• "Net Zero" goals, Govt support and investments, CSR initiatives

• The rise of electric vehicles ,PLI scheme in Solar PV manufacturing

Growth Drivers

• Integrating renewable energy sources into existing power grids can be complex

• Access to optimal locations for renewable energy projects

• Complexities in energy storage and grid integration

Source: National Geographic

Challenges

• The global renewable energy market size was estimated at $1.21 trillion in 2023, to grow at a CAGR of 17.2% from 2024 to 2030.

• India stands 4th globally in Renewable Energy Installed Capacity with an enhanced target at the COP26 of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2030.

• Uravu Labs has raised $4.3 Mn, IndiEnergy has raised $1.5 Mn in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Livemint

Sources : National Geographic,Mint (Saurav Anand),World Economic Forum,TED-Ed,Bloomberg Originals

Fossil Fuels

• The increasing global demand for energy, industrial expansion, transportation needs and electricity generation

• discovery of new fossil fuel reserves, Innovation in exploration technologies

• Lower-Cost energy source, versatility in applications across various sectors

Growth Drivers

• Increasing focus on environmental sustainability and global push towards renewable energy sources

• Volatility in fossil fuel prices, Securing reliable access to fossil fuel reserves

• Exploration, extraction, and refining processes involve inherent risks, including accidents and environmental disasters

Source: Vox

Challenges

• Global fossil fuel energy market to generate $10,646.5 billion annually by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 5.3% from 2022 to 2031.

• Market in India to grow at 5.8% CAGR to $435.6 billion by 2030.

• Reliance Industries, ONGC, BPCL, GAIL are some big players in Indian fossil fuel market. Startups like GreyRock Energy are coming up with innovations in this space

Investment Trends

Source: Y Combinator

Sources : Vox, Y Combinator, World Economic Forum, TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Nuclear Energy

• Growing demand for low-carbon energy sources, reliable base-load power generation

• Long operational life-span of nuclear power plants, high energy density

• Advances such as SMRs,Generation IV reactors, Energy Security

Growth Drivers

• Overcoming public fears and opposition to nuclear power due to safety concerns and historical incidents

• Nuclear proliferation, nuclear decommissioning and waste management

• Future uranium shortages and geopolitical issues related to uranium mining

Source: National Geographic

Challenges

• The global nuclear energy market expected to reach 300 billion U.S. dollars by 2030

• Nuclear energy provides about 30% of the world's low carbon electricity

• Startup like Zap Energy has raised a total of $207.8M in funding.

Investment Trends

Source: World Nuclear Association

Sources : National Geographic, World Nuclear Association, World Economic Forum, TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Electricity Generation & Distribution

• Rising energy demand, tech advancements and renewable energy integration

• Decentralized energy systems, including distributed generation and microgrids grid modernization

• Increasing adoption of electric vehicles necessitating expanded generation and distribution capacities.

Growth Drivers

Source: Practical Engineering

• Establishing power generation and distribution infrastructure requires substantial upfront investment

• Integrating new energy sources into existing power grids

• Obtaining the necessary land and permits for energy projects can be time-consuming and subject to local opposition.

Challenges

• The global electricity transmission and distribution market is projected to grow from $329.47 billion in 2023 to $429.43 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2023-2030.

• Global Startups like Camus Energy has raised a total of $19M in funding.

Investment Trends

Source: StartUs Insights

Sources : Practical Engineering, StartUs Insights, World Economic Forum, TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Energy Storage

• Offering energy storage as a service, integration of renewable energy

• Demand for peak shaving, increasding adoption of EVs

• Advancements in Battery Technologies, DERs , grid stability and reliability

Growth Drivers

• Developing advanced and efficient energy storage technologies

• Energy storage projects often require substantial upfront investment, making it difficult

• Integrating energy storage systems with existing power infrastructure and grids, renewable energy is challenging

Source: CNBC

Challenges

• The global energy storage systems market size is projected to reach $435.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2021 to 2030

• Indian Startups like Matter has raised a total of $25M in funding and ION Energy has raised a total of $4.6M in funding.

Investment Trends

Source: Energy Startups

Sources : CNBC, EnergyStartups,World Economic Forum,TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Clean Tech

• Global environment concerns, Energy efficiency initiatives

• Increased investments, corporate sustainability goals, Govt policies and incentives promoting clean technology

• Adoption of circular economy principles, EVs and public awareness

Growth Drivers

• lengthy sales cycles due to the need for approvals, testing, and validation difficulties in accessing specialized testing facilities for innovations

• High Initial Costs for Customers and Consumer Behavior Change

• Limited infrastructure and Technological complexities involved

Source: Idealab

Challenges

• The global Clean Energy Technologies Market size & share expected to reach to $423.7 Billion by 2026 from USD 283.9 Billion in 2020, at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2021 to 2026

• ndian startups like 75F raised $25Mn, Ace Green Recycling raised $10Mn, Buyofuel has raised $1.5 Mn

Investment Trends

Source: StartUs Insights

Sources : Idealab, StartUs Insights, World Economic Forum, TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Carbon Capture & Storage

• Climate change mitigation goals, blue hydrogen production

• Carbon pricing mechanisms, such as carbon taxes or cap-and-trade systems

• Development of C02 transport and storage infra, International agreements and Govt policies

Growth Drivers

• Fluctuations in carbon prices can impact the economic viability of CCS projects

• Addressing the potential risk of CO2 leakage during storage

• Energy Consumption and Resource Availability

Source: Financial Times

Challenges

• The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Market size is expected to grow from USD 2.10 billion in 2023 to USD 3.47 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 10.59% from 2023-2028

• Carbfix has raised $117 Mn in grants, Svante raised $5Mn, Ebb Carbon raised $20Mn

Investment Trends

Source: Crunchbase news

Sources : Freethink, Crunchbase News (Joanna Glasner), World Economic Forum, TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Smart Grid Technologies

• Grid resilience and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI)

• Renewable energy integration, growth of EV and charging infra

• Decentralized power generation, proliferation of DERs, resilience to natural disasters and AI integration

Growth Drivers

• Managing increased demand and preventing grid congestion

• Cybersecurity risks, High initial costs, Inter-operability issues

• Increased grid complexity, updating legacy infrastructure

Source: World Economic Forum

Challenges

• The global smart grid technology market to reach $162,848.22 million by 2030, a CAGR of 19.7% from 2023-2030.

• The total estimated cost for all the projects and activities of the National Smart Grid Mission (NSGM) for the 12th Plan is Rs 980 crore. The Indian smart grid market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.86% by 2026.

• Pecan Street has raised $3.6M in funds, other startups include RightWatts, Riod Logic, Geocon

Investment Trends

Source: Valuer

Sources : Crunchbase, World Economic Forum, Valuer (Sara Miteva),World Economic Forum, TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Waste to Fuel

• Increasing need for waste management, circular economy initiatives

• Ongoing advancements in waste-to-fuel conversion technologies, such as pyrolysis, gasification, and anaerobic digestion

• Govt initiatives like waste to wealth missions, Increased investments, Economic viability, waste diversion goals

Growth Drivers

• Technological complexity, infrastructure requirements,regulatory hurdles

• Achieving sufficient energy density in the produced fuel to make it economically viable

• Securing a consistent and reliable supply of waste materials for conversion

Source: National Geographic India

Challenges

• Waste to energy Market poised to grow from USD 38.51 Billion in 2022 to USD 68.68 Billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.5% (2023-2030).

• The Indian waste-to-energy market is estimated at USD 2,25 Bn in 2022 , CAGR of 4.23% till 2029

• NextPotential has raised $178K, Crusoe raised $513 Mn, LanzaTech raised $869Mn in funding.

Investment Trends

Source: StartUs Insights

Sources : National Geographic India, EnergyStartups, World Economic Forum, TED-Ed, Bloomberg Originals

Mobility Domains

Automotive Manufacturing

Public Transportation

Electric Vehilcles (EVs)

Autonomous Vehicles

Micro Mobility

Shared Mobility

Intelligent Transporation Systems

Urban Air Mobility

Automotive Manufacturing

• Growing middle-class populations in emerging markets, increased customer expectations on quality and cost

• Rise of Mobility as a Service (MaaS)

• Rising demand for EVs and autonomous vehicles

• Advanced manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, robotics, and automation

Growth Drivers

• Retooling of manufacturing processes.

• Tariffs and trade disputes can disrupt the flow of components and finished vehicles

• Energy crisis, Global competition, talent shortages, technological shifts

Source: The Tesla Space

Challenges

• The global automotive industry reached USD 2.5 trillion in 2023, growing at a robust CAGR of 14.71%

• India produced 2.93 Mn vehicles in April 2021 to March 2022. Automobile Sector resulted in 5% of the total FDI inflow as per the June 2023 DPIIT Report.

• Tata Motors, Mahindra, Honda, Genera Motors are some big players in the automobile industry

Investment Trends

Source: McKinsey and Company

Sources : The Tesla Space, McKinsey and Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Deloitte US,McKinsey and Company

Public Transportation

• Cost-effective, saves on fuel, reduced carbon emissions, solves urban traffic congestion, environment sustainability

• Integration of technology, such as real-time tracking, mobile ticketing, and smart transit systems

• Corporate and Govt initiatives, such as employer-sponsored transit passes or incentives for using public transportation

Growth Drivers

• Challenge of providing last-mile connectivity

• Reliance on public and Govt funding leading to low maintenance and inefficiencies

• Need for infrastructure development, competition from private service providers

Source: Tech Vision

Challenges

• The global public transportation market size was US$ 232.24 Billion in 2022, and would reach US$ 339.41 Billion by 2028 at a 6.44% CAGR

• In India, revenue from the public Buses market crossed $1 Bn. GOI has approved 576.13 billion rupees for green public transportation.

• Startups like Trafi and BusUp have raised funding of orders 14Mn and 9Mn USD respectively

Investment Trends

Source: The Hindustan Times

Sources : Tech Vision, McKinsey and Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Deloitte US, Hindustan Times

Electric Vehicle (EV)

• Advancements in battery technology and charging infrastructure development

• Reduced total cost of ownership, rising fuel prices

• Corporate EV fleets and sustainability goals

• Range improvements for EV, making it reliable and widely accepatble

Growth Drivers

• Availability and convenience of charging infrastructure remains a challenge

• Range anxiety for EVs, limited model availability

• High battery costs, problem with battery disposals

Source: CNBC

Challenges

• The India electric vehicle market to grow from USD 3.21 billion in 2022 to USD 113.99 billion in 2029, at a CAGR of 66.52%.

• NITI Aayog aims to achieve 70% penetration of EVs in all types by 2030, indenting to attain net zero carbon emissions by 2070.

• Ather has raised $450Mn, Euler has raised INR 17.5Cr, Ola Electric has raised $1.5Bn

Investment Trends

Source: EY Parthenon

Sources : CNBC, McKinsey and Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Deloitte US, EY Parthenon

Shared Mobility

• Increasing urban population and congestion in cities

• More cost-effective than owning and maintaining a private vehicle

• Integration of technology, such as mobile apps, real-time tracking, and digital payment systems

• First and Last-Mile Connectivity, flexible options and integration with public transit

Growth Drivers

• Historic incidents of crimes can negatively impact the reputation and trustworthiness of shared mobility platforms.

• Determining liability in the event of accidents or incidents can be complex in shared mobility scenarios

• Heavy reliance on tech platforms, technical glitches can lead to service outages and impact user confidence.

Source: EIT Urban Mobility

Challenges

• The global shared mobility market size is projected to reach USD 1.43 trillion in 2023.

• The Indian shared mobility market reached USD 87.83 billion in 2023. Largest segment is Shared Vehicles with market volume of USD 69.92 billion in 2023.

• Hoop Carpool recently raised USD 1.3Mn by stepping into the USD 22Bn CarPool market.

Investment Trends

Source: McKinsey and Company

Sources : EIT Urban Mobility, McKinsey and Company, Crunchbase, Deloitte

Micro Mobility

• Eco-friendly alternative for short-distance trips and last-mile connectivity

• Smart city initiatives, promoting sustainable and efficient transportation solutions for urban areas

• Focus on health and wellness encourages people to opt for physically active modes of transportation, such as cycling

Growth Drivers

• Requires collaboration with local governments and communities

• Ensuring the safety of riders and pedestrians is a priority, Vehicles susceptible to vandalism and theft

• Achieving profitability can be challenging, especially considering initial capital investments, operational costs, and tech upgrades.

Source: Electric Vehicles India

Challenges

• The global micro-mobility market was valued at USD 66.4 billion in 2022, to reach USD 231.1 billion by 2032 at a 13% CAGR of over 13%

• Players like Bounce, Vogo, Yulu, Rapido, Mobycy have launched micro-mobility services in cities like Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune. They operate under B2B2C and B2G2C models

• Yulu has raised $118.2Mn, Zypp Electric has raised $70.5Mn

Investment Trends

Source: CB Insights

Sources : Electric Vehicles India, McKinsey and Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Deloitte US,CB Insights, Crunchbase

Autonomous Vehicles

• Ongoing advancements in sensors, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision

• Intense competition for innovation in autonomous vehicle technology

• Potential to reduce transportation costs by eliminating the need for human drivers and accidents caused by human error

Growth Drivers

• High costs of autonomous vehicle technology

• Deployment of autonomous vehicles may require significant upgrades to existing infrastructure

• Ensuring the safety of autonomous vehicles, passengers, pedestrians, and other road users

Source: India Narrative

Challenges

• The global autonomous vehicles market to reach USD 2,796.33 Billion by 20321, growing at a CAGR of 37.1%

• The autonomous vehicle market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5% during 2023-2028.

• Tech giants like TCS, Tata, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra are working to bring autonomous driving technology to Indian roads

Investment Trends

Source: McKinsey and Company

Sources : India Narrative, McKinsey and Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Deloitte US

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)

• ITS helps in real-time traffic monitoring, congestion management, and optimization of traffic flow

• Investments in smart infrastructure, including sensors, cameras, and communication networks

• Smart City Initiatives, sustainable mobility, Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communications

Growth Drivers

• Lack of standardization and interoperability among different ITS components and systems

• The collection, storage, and sharing of sensitive transportation data pose security and privacy concerns.

• Involves substantial initial costs, including investments in technology, infrastructure, and personnel training

Source: India Narrative

Challenges

• The global autonomous vehicles market to reach USD 2,796.33 Billion by 20321, growing at a CAGR of 37.1%

• The autonomous vehicle market in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 21.5% during 2023-2028.

• Tech giants like TCS, Tata, Infosys, and Tech Mahindra are working to bring autonomous driving technology to Indian roads

Investment Trends

Source: McKinsey and Company

Sources : India Narrative, McKinsey and Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Deloitte

Urban Air Mobility (UAM)

• Rising ground traffic congestion and population density in urban areas

• Advances in UAM technology, electric propulsion, battery technology, and autonomous flight systems

• Potential for significant time savings in urban travel and reduce strain on existing ground infrastructure

• Smart city initiatives, last-mile connectivity and increased PPP

Growth Drivers

• Air Traffic Management, Noise Pollution, Regulatory Approvals and Economic viability

• Creating necessary infrastructure for UAM, including vertiports, charging stations, and airspace management systems

• Developing robust safety standards and certification processes for eVTOL aircraft is crucial

Source: Roland Berger

Challenges

• The UAM market size reached USD 2.91 billion in 2023, to grow to USD 36.75 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 23.54%

• The UAM infrastructure market is projected to reach USD 6.2 million by 2033, at a CAGR of 22.38%

• The E-Plane compnay incubated by IIT Madras is pioneering the UAM revolution in India.

Investment Trends

Source: The Hindu

Sources : Crunchbase, Roland Berger, McKinsey and Company, EIT Urban Mobility, Deloitte US, The Hindu

Money Domains

Banking

Asset and Portfolio Management

Insurance

Capital Markets

FinTech

Banking

• Digital Transformation, mobile banking and apps, Fintech collaboration, regtech solutions and open-banking

• Banks leveraging data analytics and AI for credit scoring, fraud detection, risk mitigation, personalized srevices.

• Emerging trends like NeoBanks, DeFi, Central Bank digital currencies, real-time payments, voice and conversational banking

Growth Drivers

• Digital transformation challenges with legacy ststems, cybersecurity risks, AML and KYC compliances

• Economic uncertainities and interest rate fluctuations, financial inclusions, credit quality and non-performing loans

• Competition from Fintech startups and neobanks, ESG risks

Source: LPS

Challenges

• The global retail banking market size was USD 6.573 billion in 2022, to reach USD 11.29 billion in 2028, with a CAGR of 9.43%

• The top 10 Indian banks which includes HDFC, ICICI, SBI, KOtak, Axis and others, have a market capitalisation of over INR 30 Trillion

• NiYo - a neobanking startup out of Bengaluru has raised $179 Mn

Investment Trends

Source: EY

Sources : LPS, EY ,Accubi'ts Technologies Inc, Value Investing & Finance News, Forbes

Asset and Portfolio Management

• Globalization of markets, Expanding investment portfolios beyond domestic markets, alternative investments

• Search for yield and fixed income strategies in low-interest rate environment, increased finance literacy

• Collaboration with Fintech, AI for decision-making, rise of robo-advisors and algorithmic trading

Growth Drivers

• Market volatility and eceonomic uncertainity, globalization challenges and liquidity concerns

• Increased competition and investor demand for lower fees

• Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of vast amounts of financial data used for decision-making

Source: CNBC

Challenges

• Retail portfolios, representing 41% of global assets at $42 trillion, grew by 11% in 2020,institutional investments reached $61 trillion

• In India, the asset management market is about USD 865 billion in the current year and is expected to register a CAGR of 14%

• BlackRock, Vanguard Group, J P Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Amundi are some big players

Investment Trends

Source: CFA Institute

Sources : CNBC, CFA Institute, Afzal Hussein, Solovis, Yahoo finance

Capital Markets

• Disruptive technologies like blockchain, AI-ML, Alternative Investment platforms, tokenization of assets

• Quantitative trading and risk management algorithms, Robo advisory platforms, P2P Lending and crowdfunding

• Collaboration with banks, white label institutions, user-friendly mobile trading applications with real time data and predictive analytics

Growth Drivers

Source: 365 Financial Analyst

• Multiple trading platforms and dark pools can fragment liquidity

• Risk of algorithmic trading leading to unintended market manipulation

• Minimizing latency in order routing to ensure timely execution and reduce the impact of market fluctuations

Challenges

• As of 2023, the global equity markets have nearly tripled in size since 2003, climbing to $109 trillion in total market capitalization

• In India, the market capitalization accounted for 3,740.695 USD bn in Oct 2023. The data reached an all-time high of 3,840.500 USD bn in Sep 2023

Investment Trends

Source: Investopedia

Sources : 365 Financial Analyst,Investopedia,Afzal Hussein,Solovis,Yahoo finance

Insurance

• Rise of middle class and disposable incomes, perception of insurance as a safety net

• Tech integration : AI, predictive analytics, automation; Insurtech platforms with innovative and personalized offerings

• Globalization and emerging markets, usage-based insurance and Pay-as-you-Go models, digital claims processing

• Insurance offerings for corporate employees, Govt insurance cover for citizens, Green insurance products

Growth Drivers

Source: InsureTech Connect Asia

• High customer expectations, assessing risks and pricing policies

• Attracting a balanced pool of policyholders - high enrollments of high-risk indicduals impact profitability

• Cybersecurity challenges, regulatory complexity, economic volatility, emerging risks

Challenges

• The global insurance industry was valued around USD 5 Trillion. The global insurtech market size to expand at 52.7% CAGR (2023 to 2030).

• India is the 2nd largest Insurtech market in Asia-Pacific and is expected to grow by ~15X to reach $88.4 Bn by 2030

• Acko has raised $453Mn, PolicyBazaar has raised $904.9Mn

Investment Trends

Source: Ycombinator

Sources : InsureTech, Connect Asia, Ycombinator, SaaStr, Nasdaq, Future Think

FinTech

• Increasing internet and smartphone penetration, favourable demographics, increase in basic financial literacy rates

• Innovative fintech products and models like Buy-Now-Pay-Later, NeoBanking, Digital payments and Lending

• The India Stack- Open API platforms: Aadhar, UPI, Bharat Bill Payments, GSTN helping fintech startups build and scale for India

• Financial inclusion progeammes such as PMJDY, DAY-NRLM,Direct Benefit Transfer, Atal Pension Yojana and more

Growth Drivers

Source: Backstage with Millionaires

• Capital constraints, low investor confdence in the "cash-burning" new normal of acquiring customers in an incentives-driven market

• Integrating fintech with existing legacy systems, incumbent challenges in a fast-saturating market

• Regulatory compliances, cybersecurity risks, Ensuring compatibility and interoperability with diverse financial systems and platforms.

Challenges

• Indian FinTech industry’s market size is $50 Bn in 2021 and is estimated at ~$150 Bn by 2025 with a TAM of $1.3 Bn

• Digital Payments landscape in India to reach $100 Tn in transaction volume and $50 Bn in terms of revenue by 2030

• India is the Fintech unicorn farm with startups like Zerodha, Pine Labs, Groww, CoinSwitch, Billdesk, Bharatpe and more

Investment Trends

Source: Fintech Circle

Sources : Backstage with millionaries, FIntech cricle, CNBC-TV18, Scaler, CNBC-TV18

Education Domains

Vocational Training

K-12 Education

Higher Education

E-Learning and online education

EdTech

Gamified Learning and AR/VR

Education Marketplace

Learning Management Systems

Education Financing

K-12 Education

• Increasing demand for competitive exams, More students in schools than ever

• Smartphone penetration, Rise of online learning, Pandemic-led acceleration

• Affordability and convenience , Rising literacy, aspirational middle class , large English speaking population

Growth Drivers

• Adhering to strict educational regulations and accreditation standards

• Competition from private tutors, market saturation

• Digital divide and digital inequality, content and instruction quality

Source: TEDx Talks

Challenges

• The global K12 online education market size was $121.82 Billion in 2022 , to reach $528.09 Billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 17.7%.

• The K-12 segment in India was valued at $1.16 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $4.3 billion by 2025.

• Byju's has raised a total of $6B in funding, startups like Learning Hyperdrive Inc. has raised a total of $16K in funding.

Investment Trends

Source: F6s

Sources : ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, TEDx Talks, F6s, Ismail Jeilani

Higher Education

• Ease of education financing , increasing focus on higher education among aspirational middle-class

• Cut-throat competition for good universities, global foreign universities

• India turning into a education hub with premium instituted for higher education like IITs and IIMs

Growth Drivers

• Aligning educational programs with the rapidly changing demands of the job market

• Striking a balance between innovative approaches and respecting traditional educational values

• Implementing and integrating new technologies seamlessly into existing educational systems

Source: ABC News In-depth

Challenges

• The global market size for higher education is $77.41 billion in 2022, to reach $114.69 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 9.3%.

• In India, market stood at nearly $6bn in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 10% between 2023 and 2028.

• Indian startups like UpGrad has raised a total of $668.2M in funding

Investment Trends

Source: Deloitte Insights

Sources : ABC News In-depth, Deloitte Insights, ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

Vocational Training

• Inadequate obsolete college curriculum and Increasing demand for industry skills

• Government initiatives like Skill India and industry collaboration, focus on inclusivity

• Changing work dynamics and emerging industries, globalization of skills

Growth Drivers

Source : Wadhwani Foundation

• Difficulty in attracting skilled trainers and educators

• Ensuring successful job placements for students post-training

• Designing a curriculum that is both comprehensive and adaptable to industry changes

Challenges

• Global Vocational Education and Training Market size is poised to grow from $683.4 billion in 2022 to $1585.23 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.8% from 2023 to 2030.

• The India soft skills training market market size reached $ 581.2 Million in 2022.

• Global startups like CAPSLOCK has raised a total of £1M in funding

Investment Trends

Source : LinkedIn

Sources :Wadhwani Foundation, Vocational Education, ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

E-Learning and online education

• AI-driven customization, AR-VR simulations enhance the learning experience for individual learners.

• Varied options for different learning styles, Cost-effective and Lifelong Learning

• Smartphone and internet penetration, post-pandemic acceleration and convenience of balancing studies with work and other commitments

Growth Drivers

• Keeping learners actively engaged and motivated can be difficult, especially with distractions in the online environment.

• Protecting sensitive learner data, Creating compelling offerings to stand out in a saturated market

• Developing effective methods for assessing student progress and learning outcomes

Source : FUTUREYAN

Challenges

• E-Learning global Market size was valued at $399.3 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow at 14% CAGR between 2023 and 2032

• The India e-learning market size reached $6.4 Billion in 2022.

• Degreed has raised a total of $462.7M in funding, Physics Wallah has raised a total of $100M in funding

Investment Trends

Source : educateme

Sources : FUTUREYAN, EducateMe, ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

EdTech

• Digital Learning adoption, Integration of AI-ML for personalized learnings and AR-VR for immersive learning experiences

• Global reach and accessibility, competency-based education and life-long learning trends, Government initiatives like NEP 2020

• Smartphone and Internet proliferation, high education spending by aspirational middle-class

Growth Drivers

• Creating high-quality, engaging educational content that meets academic standards

• Convincing educators to adopt and integrate new technologies into their teaching methods

• Digital divide, post-pandemic shift to offline education, low-user engagement on online platforms

Source : Backstage with Millionaires

Challenges

• India Edtech Market size is expected to grow at 27.65% from 2022 to 2029, reaching nearly $10.22 Bn.

• The global education technology market size was valued at $123.40 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 13.6% from 2023 to 2030.

• Doubtnut has raised a total of $52.4M in funding, Unacademy has raised $838.5Mn

Investment Trends

Source : explodingtopics

Sources : Backstage with Millionaires, Exploding Topics, ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

Gamified Learning and AR/VR

• Immersive and fun learning experiences with interactive 3D models and experiential learning

• Increased student engagement and intrinsic motivation

• Enhanced retention, re-inforcements of concepts, real time feedback

• VR simulations are used for practical job training, especially in fields like healthcare, aviation, and manufacturing.

Growth Drivers

• Increased Screen Time for learners, Advanced skills required to develop high quality AR-VR content

• High costs and complexity of developing AR-VR content, short talent pool of AR-VR developers

• Limited access to AR/VR devices among students and educational institutions

Source : TEDx Talks

Challenges

• Globally, the market size of AR/VR technologies is expected to grow to $856.2 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 41.1%.

• In India is expected to reach $9.28 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 28%.

• Cuemath has raised a total of $121.1M in funding. Play Shifu has raised a total of $35.4M in funding

Investment Trends

Source : Forbes

Sources : TEDx Talks, Forbes, ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

Education Financing

• Rising tuition costs, Higher career aspirations,Increase in foreign migration for higher education in countries like the US

• Increasing propensity to spend on education, Emergence of fintech for evolving edtech

• Govt Initiatives like MPVLK and Offerings like “Study now, Pay later”

Growth Drivers

Source : economictimes

• Unequal access to financing, Burgeoning student loan debt

• Diminishing returns on education, unceratian employment prospects

• Partnering with educational institutions, Managing and mitigating the risk of loan defaults

Challenges

• The education financing market size in India is expected to grow from $180 billion in 2020 to $313 billion in 2030.

• The global student loan market is projected to reach $8,750.75 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.7% from 2022 to 2031.

• Eduvanz has raised a total of $51.1M in funding , HDFC Credila has raised a total of ₹159.4M in funding

Investment Trends

Source : inc42

Sources :The Economic Times(Amit Singh) ,Inc42,ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

Education Marketplace

• All information, counselling, comparison options and details in single platform

• Option to predict rank and college based on marks in exam

• Affordable counselling services , branding fees and admission commission from colleges

• Easy scalability in economies like India where number of students (B2C) and educational institutions (B2B) are huge

Growth Drivers

• Challenge to create a unified marketplace in the fragmented education landscape with diverse offerings

• Implementing sustainable and scalable monetization models without compromising affordability and accessibility

• Facing competition and potential resistance from traditional educational institutions to online and marketplace models.

Source : Kidovators

Challenges

• The Indian education marketplace industry is worth $1.5 billion in 2023, to grow at a CAGR of 17.5% to reach $3.4 billion by 2028.

• The global education marketplace to reach $12.6 billion by 2028, growing at a CAGR of 16.2% from 2023 to 2028

• CollegeDekho has raised a total of $48.9M in funding and Careers360 has raised a total funding of $5.31M

Investment Trends

Source : syndicode

Sources : Kidovators by GyanLab, Syndicode, ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

Learning Management Systems

• Increasing demand for online tech-enabled learning

• Easy course creation and delivery tools for exponentially increasing number of educational content creators

• Instructors can enroll and manage students – track progress, grades, Efficient assessment and reporting tools

Growth Drivers

• Balancing cost and value, developing the LMS with accessibility features to cater to learners with diverse needs and abilities.

• Creating an intuitive and enjoyable user experience for both administrators and end-users

• As user numbers grow, the platform must scale effectively to accommodate increased traffic and data

Source : iSpring

Challenges

• The Indian learning management system (LMS) market projected to reach $2,931 million by 2030, at CAGR of 21.66% (2022 to 2030).

• The global learning management system (LMS) market to grow from $18.26 Bn in 2023 to $47.47 Bn by 2030, at 14.6% CAGR

• Knorish has raised a total of $1.4M in funding , Mintbook has raised a total of ₹50K in funding

Investment Trends

Source : Syndicode

Sources : iSpring, SYND/CODE, ChetChat, CNBC-TV18, Ismail Jeilani

Air and Water

Research and Innovation

Water Resource Management

Water Treatment & Purification

Air Quality Management

Regulations & Compliance

Renewal Energy and Sustainability

Water Infrastructure

Water Treatment & Purification

• Rising incidence of waterborne diseases. Annual incidences of illness associated with drinking water in community drinking water systems is at estimated at 4–20 million

• Demand for high-end treatment technologies. The Indian water and wastewater treatment market will likely reach $2.08 billion by 2025

• Rapid urbanization and popolation growth. By 2045, the world's urban population will increase by 1.5 times to 6 billion

Growth Drivers

Source : vimeo

• Energy consumption is the largest expense. BMI Research said India's power demand would grow by 70% by 2032 on account of rising urbanization

• Inefficient Plant Management - complicated & decentralized

• High operational cost including workforce cost, waste disposal cost and materials cost

Challenges

• The Indian water and wastewater treatment market will likely reach $2.08 billion by 2025

• India has committed investments of more than 240 billion dollars in the water sector through government resources

• DrinkPrime, a subscription-based reverse osmosis (RO) water supplying startup, has raised Rs 60 crore ($7.5 million)

Investment Trends

Source : Matsusada

Sources : Soquel Creek Water District, matsusada, Concerning Reality, EarthAgain, World Bank Water

Air Quality Management

• Health Concerns: Growing awareness of the adverse health effects of air pollution,such as respiratory diseased mortality rates

• Rapid urbanization and industrial growth. Health risks due to anthropogenic emissions, burning of fossil fuels & industrial waste

• Climate change mitigation. Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to at least 55% below 1990 levels by 2030

Growth Drivers

• Areas of high population densities and in turn higher emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions are root drivers of climate change

• Poor data transparency and access and inadequate data analysis capacities

• Lack of planning for long-term sustainability. Digitalisation will revolutionise the way companies conduct sustainability reporting

Source : EPA Victoria

Challenges

• Control of Pollution has been allocated Rs 756 crore, an increase of 26% over revised estimates of 2022-23

• National Clean Air Programme - Mitigation measures under NCAP outline actions to be taken up by different stakeholders for seven emission sectors, including Air quality management

Investment Trends

Source : epansw

Sources : EPA Victoria, epa.nsw, University of Brighton, United Nations, The Indian Express

Water Resource Management

• Population growth and urbanization. With 2% of Earth's landmass and 4% of freshwater resources, India supports 18% of the human population and 15% of the livestock

• Developing efficient irrigation practices for the betterment of agriculture in the country.

• Vital to our individual health. Only 60% of surface & replinishable groundwater used

Growth Drivers

• Lack of proper water management systems.91 million people (6% of the population) lack access to safe water in India.

• Climate change and land use: Deforestation causes approximately $2 trillion to $4.5 trillion in lost biodiversity each year

• Water availability, variability and increasing withdrawals

Source : ClearWater

Challenges

• Delivering water for all is estimated to need investments of over US$1 trillion in the next decade

• Indian startup KarioT makes an internet of things (IoT)-based real-time water monitoring system for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors

Investment Trends

Source : EY

Sources : Clearwater, EY, UNESCO, Netflix, Andrew Millison

Water Infrastructure

• Industrial and Agricultural Demand. It takes about 3,000 litres to produce the daily food needs of one person

• Aging infrastructure: An emerging global risk", over 1,000 large dams in India will be roughly 50 years old in 2025

• Technology advancements. Sensors, remote monitoring, and analytics to track water quality, detect leaks, and optimize distribution

Growth Drivers

• Rapid urbanization, leading to reduced groundwater recharge and, increase in surface water-runoff and evaporation

• Funding Shortages. Delivering water for all estimated to need investments of over US$1 trillion in the next decade

• Infrastructure maintenance significantly impeded by the financial limitations that specific utilities and municipalities encounter

Source : California Water Service

Challenges

• Governments are increasingly turning to PPP models to finance and manage water infrastructure projects

• Focus is on Smart Water Technologies, Water Recycling and Reuse, Desalination, Stormwater Management.

• The global water infrastructure repair technologies market sizeis predicted to grow to around USD 107.4 billion by 2030

Investment Trends

Source : Ministry Of External Affairs Government of India

Sources : California Water Service, Indbiz, City of Cape Town, NUCA National,i24NEWS English

Renewable Energy & Sustainability

• Energy access in developing regions including including solar energy, wind power, geothermal energy, and biomass

• Corporate sustainilibity goals: Regenerative agriculture, carbon management, biodiversity

• Environment and social awareness. In India the NEAC program promotes environmental awareness among school children, college students, and general public

Growth Drivers

• Intermittency and Grid Integration. Requires advancements in technology and policy frameworks

• Land and Resource Use. Erosions and degradation of land, water, and biodiversity

• Supply Chain Vulnerabilities. Shortages of raw materials and critical minerals shortages to capacity constraints

Source : AWS Events

Challenges

• India’s environmental technologies market is estimated at over $23 billion

• Bengaluru-based Uravu Labs, a deep-tech startup which creates a sustainable source of water out of air, has raised an undisclosed amount of funds in a seed round led by Anicut Capital, Rocketship VC and Speciale Invest

Investment Trends

Source : Goldman Sachs

Sources : AWS Events,gsam, International Energy Agency, TEDx Talks, Confederation of Indian Industry

Water, Air - Regulations & Compliance

• Environmental Preservation and Climate mitigation. The GEF-8 climate change mitigation strategy supports shifts towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development pathways

• Transboundary Pollution and public health concerns, Ozone and particulate matter (PM) increase health problems.

• Public Infrastructure Investment and technology adoption

Growth Drivers

Source : Thai PBS World

• Incentives for Non-Compliance. Lack of good data has limited systematic analysis of compliance

• Compliance Costs and Complexity of Regulations

• Technological Challenges, inconsistent application of rules across states, weak regulatory compliance, and occasional issues with corruption

Challenges

• Air pollution control equipment is in high demand, as a significant proportion of the world’s most polluted cities are in India

• The Jal Shakti Ministry launched the Jal Jeevan Mission, designed to provide piped drinking water to 146 million households in 700,000 villages by 2024

Investment Trends

Source : Chambers and Partners

Sources : Thai PBS World, Chambers and Partners, India Business Insights, WION, World Bank Water

Research and Innovation

• Global initiatves - Water4all Agenda, The National Grand Challenges Programme is a €71 million all-of-Government endeavour at Ireland

• Funding opportunities - EPA Awards Nearly $8M for Research Grants to Advance Groundwater Availability and Quality

• Digital transformation - AI, IoT sensors, data analytics, smart water grids, and smart water management solutions

Growth Drivers

• Complexity of environmental systems, multiple pollutants fom multiple resources causes acidification, eutrophication, smog

• Data Availability and Quality- The WHO estimates about 2 billion people drink water contaminated by excrement

• Technological Gaps and Technological Obsolescence e.g The lack of proper management of e-waste emit pollutants

Source : Andrew Millison

Challenges

• Focus is on Air Quality Research, Emission reduction technologies, Air pollution monitoring, Indoor air quality, water treatment

• Run by UNEP and Swiss technology company IQAir, GEMS Air is the largest air pollution network in the world, covering some 5,000 cities. In 2020, over 50 million users accessed the platform

Investment Trends

Source : Startus Insights

Sources : Andrew Millison, Startus-Insights, AI Time Journal, DW Planet A, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment

Entertainment

Television

Music

Movies/Cinema

Publishing & Print Media

Performing Arts

Theme Parks & Attraction

Licensing & Merchandising

Celebrity & Talent Management

Movies, Cinema

• Increasing per capita income and growing middle class - an annual household income of between Rs 15 lakh and Rs. 30 lakh

• Diversifying into international markets. Biographical film 'Dangal' is the highest grosser overseas as of November 2023( over 233 million U.S. dollars)

• Upcoming use of visual effects (VFX) in movies

Growth Drivers

• Facing a sustainability challenge-energy-efficient technologies, reducing waste and carbon footprint

• The problem of piracy. The entertainment industry in India loses up to USD 2.8 billion of revenue annually due to digital piracy

• Stories that can engage and entertain today's audience intelligently

Source : Economics Explained

Challenges

• 7 out of 10 viewers on Hotstar, one of India’s biggest OTT platforms, are from non-metro cities – indicating widespread access to online movie.

• Greater focus on Premiumization and reimagining Movie Ticket Pricing Strategies

• In 2022, the value of the media and entertainment market reached 2.32 trillion U.S. dollars

Investment Trends

Source : Forbes

Sources : Economics Explained, Forbes, NewHancover, eNCA, Marché du Film - Festival de Cannes

Television

• The rising demand for smart television. Expected to reach USD 1,081. 60 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 20.77%

• The growth of nuclear families, technological advancements, and the number of television channels

• Rural electrification leading to increased demand

Growth Drivers

• Digitization of infrastructure and migration to HDTV - Technology never remains static

• Broadcasters need to provide their content on all possible carriage ways

• Manufacturers incur heavy losses. In 2023 Tata Play, Bharti Telemedia, Dish TV, and Sun Direct incurred a net loss of Rs 2143 crore cumulatively

Source : Deloitte Deutschland

Challenges

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) annual report, the industry has also seen a surge of 24.7% in ad revenue. Witnessing high growth owing to the rising popularity of OTT platform

• According to forecasts, the 4K resolution and a shift toward OLED and QLED screens will make up the majority of televisions sold in the upcoming years

Investment Trends

Source : Ibef

Sources : Deloitte Deutschland, IBEF, ITU, Producers Guild of America, CNN10

Music

• Increased countrywide digitisation and internet penetration. India to have over 1.3 billion internet users by the year 2030

• Rising consumer demand and improving advertising revenues

• Availability of streaming platforms and diverse range of music genres gaining popularity. Podcasts, for example, are now an area of growing interest

Growth Drivers

Source : Full Stack Creative

• Many artists are still paid very little, especially after major music labels take their cut

• Streaming pay-outs to artists also vary significantly, depending on whether they are signed to a major or independent label

• Insufficient data of Indian broadcast industry triggers inefficiencies blocking the collection and distribution of royalties

Challenges

• The Indian market is currently ranked 15th largest globally with estimations of entering the Top 10 music markets by 2022

• Chinese internet investment company Tencent Holdings Ltd has acquired a minority stake in Gaana, a leading music streaming platform, for $ 115 million

• Reliance Industries recently acquired further shareholding in Saavn India

Investment Trends

Source : The Indian Music Industry

Sources : Full Stack Creative, TheIndianIMI Music Industry, Axios, Damian K'eyes, BRANDMAN

Performing Arts

• Increasing popularity of live performance. The global performing art companies market was valued at USD 41.5 billion

• Rising demand for unique and authentic experiences

• The development of digital technology in the entertainment industry

Growth Drivers

Source : The Museum of Modern Art

• Hard to pivot to new (hybrid) models of performance

• Coping with this career uncertainty and frequent periods of unemployment or working in temporary unrelated jobs

• Viewership and revenue generation. The creative and cultural industries generate revenues of €536 billion, contributing 4.2% to Europe's GDP

Challenges

• India's performing arts market is worth $3.8 billion with an addressable market size of 26 million in the 8-25 age range. To grow to $7 billion by 2027

• The independent artists and performing art companies services market is expected to grow from $156.0 billion in 2020 to $244.6 billion in 2025 at a rate of 9.4%

Investment Trends

Source : Zipdo

Sources : PBS NewsHour,zipdo, Arts Centre M'elbourne, MAX TV GHANA, TVC News Nigeria

Publishing and Print Media

• Factors such as improving literacy rates, a wider reach of newsprint, and the credibility of print media are likely to attract more readers to print

• Government initiatives on education, and an increase in the overall education expenditure

• Newsprint prices too have stabilised- Is $650/tonne and is likley to decline further to $600/tonne

Growth Drivers

Source : CNBC TV-18

• Copyright and piracy issues. Pirated books account for 20-25% of the total market and impact the overall industry negatively

• Inefficiencies across its value chain, including complex distribution channel

• High costs and challenges related to ease of doing business

Challenges

• According to recent KPMG reports, the advertising market is projected to increase from Rs. 2.1 trillion to 2.8 trillion, with print witnessing gradual but consistent growth at a CAGR of 3.4%.

• EY report says publishing could thrive by effective dissemination of educational content through collaboration with research community to distribute quality journals

Investment Trends

Source : TheWritersCollegeTimes

Sources : CNBC-TV18, The Writers College Times,TEDx Talks, Russell Sarder, ANC 24/7

Theme Parks & Attractions

• Increased popularity among tourists of all ages, innovation in rides, lodging amenities, and engaging experiences

• The rising disposable incomes of millennials as well as the focus on safety standards and hygiene

• Growth of India's retail sector had been the main driving force for the amusement industry in India.

Growth Drivers

Source : Attractions Beyond

• Exceedingly capital-intensive and extensively expensive. India's total capital investment is more than $40 billion

• Developing innovative rides, inadequate marketing, weather dependency

• Social security, gender-specific security and protection

Challenges

• According to IBEF, the market size of the Indian amusement park sector is around USD 500 million and is estimated to grow at a 10% CAGR between FY22 and FY27

• Demand for entertainment options such as amusement parks - There are 150 amusement and theme parks in India, of which 15-20 are sizable

Investment Trends

Source : Amusement Logic

Sources : Attractions Beyond, Amusement Logic, BANGALORE NEWS NETWORK, Coaster Studios, The Coaster Josh

Celebrity & Talent Management

• Demand for streaming video and live interactive sessions, the surge in adoption of smartphones

• The growing number of social media pages. 49% of Consumers depend on influencer recommendations

• Reduced cost of data streaming, and the integration of advanced technology such as artificial intelligence (AI)

Growth Drivers

Source : Berklee Online

• Complex legal and regulatory landscape of the entertainment industry

• Traditional defamation principles unable to tackle manipulated, realistic AI-generated media by deepfakes that fabricate celebrity activities

• Increasing total recreation expenditure: Expected to touch $2194.09 Bn by 2027, globally

Challenges

• Expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.58% , reaching USD 22033.74 million by 2028

• 50% of products/services/brands endorsements in India come from the celebrities as compared to just to 20% in the U.S

• Universal Music Group India has entered a strategic partnership with Represent(talent management) to accelerate opportunities for artists

Investment Trends

Source : Avita Digital

Sources : Berklee Online, Avita Group, Justin Moore, Film Companion, TepperCMU

Licensing and Merchandising

• Demand of brand-conscious consumers and the growth of organised retail

• Technological advancements, popular entertainment properties and brands drive consumer demand for licensed products

• Rise of online retail and e-commerce platforms is further boosting the accessibility

Growth Drivers

Source : PrimeTime Sports & Entertainment Inc.

PrimeTime Sports & Entertainment Inc.

• High Licensing cost- Can range from few thousand to over USD 7,00,000

• Copyright and intellectual property issues - lack of clarity in the law

• Combating the sale of counterfeit licensed products, low quality materials used

Challenges

• Global licensed merchandize market size is projected to touch 447164.33 million by 2031

• Domestic manufacturers like Green Gold Animation Pvt. Ltd. and Viacom18 Media Pvt. Ltd. also play a significant role

• Entertainment Licensing Market size is projected to reach Multimillion USD by 2030

Investment Trends

Source : Aishwarya Sandeep Parenting and Law

Sources : PrimeTime Sports & Entertainment Inc , Aishwarya Sandeep Parenting & Law , Berklee Online , Moonshine Communications Academy , Global Licensing Group

Logistics & Supply Chain

Supply Chain Planning

Procurement

Inventory Management

Customer Service

Warehousing & Distribution

Transportation

E-Commerce & Omnichannel Logistics

Technology & Information Systems

Reverse Logistics

Inventory Management

• Increasing demand for RFID technology and adoption of smartphones

• E-commerce popularity, growing trend of omnichannel retailing

• The need to mitigate supply chain inefficiencies to maintain operational resilience and ensure business continuity

Growth Drivers

• Lack of Real-time Inventory visibility - overstocking and understocking

• Redundant manual procedures and lack of Integration with sales channels

• Recognizing and tracking obsolete products, understanding demand and volatility

Source : ASAP Systems

Challenges

• The global Inventory Management Software market size was valued at USD 2783.53 million in 2021 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 9.94% reaching USD 4916.27 million by 2027

• Focus is on Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Mobile Tobots (AMRs), AI , Cloud based solutions,predictive picking , distributed inventory management

Investment Trends

Source : Hidden Brain

Sources : ASAP Systems, Hidden Brains, Ware2Go, Business Analysis Guide, Taylor

Supply Chain Planning

• Increased presence of digitalization and automation, AI and IoT to increase productivity

• The proximity to end markets and mobile asset optimization

• Logistics infrastructure development and growth of E-commerce

Growth Drivers

• Rising risks from volatality in markets, unexpected delays and cost control

• Collaboration and syncing of data throughout supply chain

• Increasing freight prices and difficult demand forecasting since markets are global

Source : Digital Transformation with Eric Kimberling

Challenges

• Supply chain real-time decision execution adoption will increase 5x by 2028

• Trends are towards Actionable AI, Industry Cloud Platforms, Cyber Resilient Supply Chains

• P&G India announced a ₹300-crore 'P&G Supply Chain Catalyst Fund' to collaborate on modern supply chain ecosystem

Investment Trends

Source : GEP

Sources : Digital Transformation with Eric Kimberling, GEP, Hindustan Times, LogiNets, SupplyChainBrain

Procurement

• Risk Management – Minimizing Procurement Risk through digital transformation

• Visibility into supply chain management and vendor selection system

• Simplified contract lifecycle management, suppliers' collaboration and innovation for stability.

Growth Drivers

Source : ProcurementExpress

• Unreliable suppliers, price negotiation and dark purchasing outside of process

• Quality control issues, lack of visibility into suppliers' operation

• Inaccurate data and the failure to adopt technology

Challenges

• The global AI market in procurement is expected to reach $190.61 by 2025

• Digitalization and procurement automation- an emphasis on flexibility, agility, and resilience

• Data and analytics will change the game, corporate social responsibility is coming to the forefront

Investment Trends

Source : KEARNEY

Sources : ProcurementExpress, Kearney, KPMG US, Jotform, Procurement Tactics

Warehousing & Distribution

• The growth of the industrial sector and increasing demand for manufactured products

• Processed and frozen food products : Global market projected to attain the valuation of USD 1101.93 Million by 2030

• The rapid expansion of the E-commerce market . The Indian e-commerce industry recorded USD 5.7 billion in sales in Oct 2022

Growth Drivers

• Inaccurate inventory information, inefficient space utilization and following rudimentary processes

• Improper labor management and adaptability to seasonal demand

• Substandard picking process and poor management of heaps of data

Source : Brightpick

Challenges

• The Warehousing And Storage Services Market size is expected to grow to USD 963.74 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 6.86%

• South African parcel shipping platform, TUNL, successfully raised $1 million in pre-seed funding

• Delhivery has partnered with Nexus Ventures and Amazon Web Services for an accelerator programme for aspiring entrepreneurs in the logistics space

Investment Trends

Source : MAERSK

Sources : Brightpick, MAERSK, Körber Supply Chain, Indigo Software, L-Tron Corp

Customer Service

• Low-cost personalized service with real-time visibility

• Choice on delivery channels - can include direct sales, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, online platforms

• Participation in shared economy - The sharing economy will be worth around $335 billion by 2025, logistics will play a major role

Growth Drivers

• Willingness to pay for fast shipping has decreased. About 64% of consumers unwilling to pay anything extra

• Logistics disruptions, such as weather conditions, transportation issues, or customs delays and inefficient returns management

• Mistakes in order placement, such as incorrect quantities, wrong products, or shipping addresses

Source: Deloitte US

Challenges

• 70% of consumers are willing to leave their current brand if they find a higher-quality alternative

• Trends focus on customization, increased digitization,circular supply chain, IoT, cloud based solutions

• Stord received a funding of 325 Million USD in Series D, dubbed as 'Inc 5000's fastest growing omnichannel fulfillment company.

Investment Trends

Source: dialpad

Sources : Deloitte US, Dialpad Ai, IIPMR, Simon Sinek, Intercom

Transportation

• Digital Transformation and Technological Advancements - Eletric fueled trucks, driverless vehicles, GPS gadgets, 3D printing

• E-Commerce Boom and Last-Mile Delivery. Indian last mile delivery market size will be USD 6-7 billion by 2024

• Sustainable and Green Logistics, rural connectivity and inclusive growth

Growth Drivers

• Institutional Structure and Capacity Gap: India's public transport sector lacks a centralized body with technical expertise

• Changing Traffic Patterns. London is the slowest moving in the world. US has lost $87 billion due to congestion alone

• Inadequate Public Transport Supply, overcrowding, unreliable timings, poor maintenance

Source: Emtec Inc

Challenges

• India's transportation and logistics sector poised to grow to 15.6 trillion ton km by 2050

• Evolving towards novel modes and smart energy sources accompanied by physical and digital infrastructure

• Global Trend: Around 30 EVs from 21 brands hit the market in 2021. One emerging option is the plug-in hybrid

Investment Trends

Source: Rejolut

Sources : Emtec Inc, Rejolut, Jupiter Wagons Ltd., SupplyChainBrain, The Trucking Industry Channel

Technology & Information Systems

• Automation for increased productivity. In 2019, only around 55 billion invoices out of 550 billion worldwide were exchanged on a paperless basis

• Data analytics can analyze routes, traffic patterns, fuel costs, and other variables to suggest the most cost-effective routes.

• Preventive Fleet Supervision - future innovations include mobility-as-a-service, 5G networks, telematics, and autonomous vehicles

Growth Drivers

Source: Simply Shipping And Logistics

• New distribution and sales channels. Zebra Technologies states that 72% of decision-makers plan to invest in IoT technologies

• Increasing costs - On-demand logistics app development market size has reached $25.22 billion

• Data security, threats range from data breaches to ransomware attacks

Challenges

• Singapore’s Temasek to partner with transport giant Kuehne + Nagel to launch a $50 million venture fund for logistics and supply chain startups

• AI has helped businesses improve logistics costs by 15% (McKinsey)

• DB Schenker, Bulgaria has leveraged Transmetrics expertise to configure multiple "what-if" scenario simulations

Investment Trends

Source: Institute of Supply chain and management

Sources : Simply Shipping And Logistics, Institute of Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation with Eric Kimberling, Urban Mobility Explained, SNP

E-Commerce & Omni-channel Logistics

• Evolving technology and a desire for personalization. AI and analytics, Blockchain and IoT offer significant benefits

• Increasing internet penetration. Norway, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates lead at 99%

• Rising investments. Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo, and Unilever are shifting to reusable packaging that consumers can return

Growth Drivers

• Connecting Online and Offline Data, need to unify multiple channels

• One-size fits all content. Customers expect personalized experiences — 71% of them, to be specific as per McKinsey

• Siloed Supply Chain Processes, transparency and consistent processes required across all locations

Source: YOUR RETAIL COACH

Challenges

• AI can increase logistics productivity by 40% by 2035 with innovations like ARIMA (a forecasting algorithm)

• Rise of subscription services, increased personalization and omnichannel retail

• E-commerce company Meolaa received $2 million in seed funding led by Turbostart for global expansion

Investment Trends

Source: Supply Velocity

Sources : YOUR RETAIL COACH , SupplyVelocity,ProShip Inc., SSI SCHAEFER Group , TCSGlobal

Reverse Logistics

• Growth of e-commerce and consumerism. Selling through social media channels will account for about $80 billion in retail sales by 2025

• Increasing frequency of returns and replacements of products. Americans returned $212 billion worth of online merchandise last year.

• Strict government rules and product quality standards

Growth Drivers

• Streamlining return order flows, need for enough warehouse space

• Ensuring customers are not missing crucial information for the products they purchase

• Avoiding costs incurred by customer dishonesty. For every $100 in returned merchandise accepted, companies lose $10.30 to fraud (McKinsey)

Source: SupplyChainBrain

Challenges

• The global reverse logistics market size is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4% from 2023 to 2030

• Trends include recommerce, remanufacturing, blockchain, e-waste management

• Reverse logistics startup ScrapUncle has secured Rs 3.7 crore in its pre-seed funding round co-led by Bestvantage

Investment Trends

Source: new castle systems

Sources : SupplyChainBrain, NEW CASTLE SYSTEMS, Fleetroot, AnyLogic, UCS Logistics

Software

Cloud Computing

Cybersecurity

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

Enterprise Software

Mobile App Development

Web Development

SaaS

Internet of Things

Game Development

Cloud Computing

• The increasing adoption of Big Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML)

• Businesses are migrating to omni-cloud solutions to benefit from simplicity of data use, better decision-making, real-time scalability

• Developing technologies in conjunction with cloud assists organizations to reduce operating expenses

Growth Drivers

• Concerns regarding data security and privacy, data loss, data breaches and cyber attacks

• Increasing necessity to meet regulatory and compliance requirements

• Vendor lock-in remains a serious concern for many companies, uncompetitive vendors become an issue

Source: Destin Learning

Challenges

• The global cloud computing market size was valued at $569.31 billion in 2022 & is projected to grow from $677.95 billion in 2023 to $2,432.87 billion by 2030

• The number of large organizations with a multi-cloud strategy is predicted to rise from 76% to 85% during 2024

• Pulumi has raised approximately $100 million in funding (2023)

Investment Trends

Source: Simplilearn

Sources : Destin Learning, Simpli learn, cloud analog, InstaSafe, intricity101

Cyber Security

• Rapid adoption of new technologies, including Cloud, AI , ML, Zero-trust Architecture, Internet of Things (IoT), and Big Data

• Evolution of ransomware, pose a threat to small and midsize businesses (SMBs) and midmarket companies

• Impetus of regulation. 50% of C-level executives will have performance requirements related to risk built into their employment contracts by 2026

Growth Drivers

• Increased and sophisticated cyber attacks. The average cost of a data breach was $4.45 million in 2023, the highest average on record (IBM)

• Emerging 5G applications present new avenues for cyber threats due to its complexity

• Phishing and Spear-Phishing attacks stealing sensitive information such as login credentials

Source: Enterprise Management 360

Challenges

• The global cyber security market size is projected to grow from $172.32 billion in 2023 to $424.97 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 13.8%

• Trends include endpoint security providers, Network security vendors, defense and aerospace firms

• WeSecureApp is a new-age cybersecurity company in India in the network, application, and cloud security space

Investment Trends

Source: Simplilearn

Sources : Enterprise Management 360,simpli learn,Bloomberg originals, Threatscape, IBM technology

Data Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Increasing demand and developing technologies, compelling business need to maintain competitive edge

• Rise in data analysis. 90% of enterprise analytics and business professionals say data analytics are key to their organization’s digital transformation initiatives

• Increase in data generation at an individual& organizational level

Growth Drivers

• Data integration from different source systems, complex analytics

• Ineffective data visualization and dashboards, confusing labels and text summaries

• Low user adoption. McKinsey Global Institute survey indicates that data-driven organizations are 23 times more likely to acquire customers

Source: Innovature Consulting

Challenges

• The analytics market in India is expected to reach INR 11,200.42 Bn by 2027

• Generative AI has gained traction in India, enabling businesses to leverage synthetic data and automate tasks

• Data analytics startup MotherDuck has raised $52.5 million in a Series B funding round

Investment Trends

Source: CAREER FOUNDRY

Sources : Innovature Consulting, CareerFoundary, Lights OnData, UNSW bussiness school, Analytics insight

Web Development

• Adoption of progressive web apps, which utilize modern web technologies to deliver native-like user experience

• Emergence of single-page applications, which load a single HTML page and dynamically update content as users interact

• Plays a vital role in attracting valuable search engine traffic

Growth Drivers

• Stringent data privacy laws such as GDPR in Europe and CCPR in California on the collection and handling of user data

• Finding the right development strategy to meet the business objectives

• Platform compatibility. High portability and cross-platform compatibility essential for increased user engagement

Source: ROULZ

Challenges

• The global web development market is projected to reach USD 89013.17 million by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.03% since 2021

• Trends include content personalization, Metaverse integration, Gamified design, AI-powered assistants and chatbots

• Vev, Norway enables leading organizations to supercharge their digital marketing materials and build interactive experiences with one seamless no-code addition.

Investment Trends

Source: AALPHA

Sources : ROULZ, AALPHA, careerRide, Zero to Mastery, AyyazTech

Mobile App Development

• Rising penetration of smartphones, growing demand for mobile applications. India has approximately 750 million smartphone users

• Expanding E-commerce, retailers are increasingly leveraging mobile apps to reach a wider customer base

• The transformative impact of artificial intelligence on mobile app development (Chatbots, Voice Assistants, No-code development)

Growth Drivers

• Limited internet infrastructure and access to high-speed internet services, especially in developing and underdeveloped nations

• Different mobile operating systems, need for responsive design

• Picking a main, valuable, and appropriate development technology for an application

Source: confianzglobal

Challenges

• By the end of 2030, this market is expected to be worth around USD 366.34 billion

• Growing trend of smart devices , such as wearables and speakers that use mobile applications to access features

• eFlair Webtech is one of the best Android and IOS app developers in India

Investment Trends

Source: Value Coders

Sources : confianzglobal, Valuecoders, RichestSoft, Imaginoavtion, Copper Digital

Enterprise Software

• Increased demand for excellent customer service and the emergence of social media marketing platforms

• Rise in need of operational efficiency and transperancy in business processes

• Surge in the adoption of the Cloud and Mobile Applications, demand for data-driven decision-making

Growth Drivers

• Software flexibility and scalability,changing business requirements

• Enhanced security required to handle highly sensitive information

• Integrations with third-party APIs, systems, or other Software and usage of monolithic legacy systems

Source: Nir And Far Blog

Challenges

• By end-use, Enterprise software for the healthcare segment is expected to expand at the biggest CAGR of 14% from 2023 to 2033

• The global enterprise software market size is projected to hit around USD 610.09 billion by 2032.

• Bridge Legal runs a cloud-based enterprise management planning software for legal teams

Investment Trends

Source: McKinsey & Company

Sources : Nir AND Fir Blogs, McKinsey & company, PCQuest, Zephyr, Digital Transformation with Eric Kimberling

Internet of Things

• Connectivity Advancements: Improvements in 5G, Increasing integration of IoT in industries

• Emphasis on data-driven decisions, rising consumer -demand for smart home devices

• IoT Security: Advancements in IoT security protocols increase confidence in deploying IoT devices.

Growth Drivers

• Vulnerable to cyberattacks. Botnet attacks involve the use of a network of infected IoT devices

• Interoperability: Lack of standardized communication protocols

• Scalability Issues: Managing large-scale IoT deployments efficiently

• Data Privacy-balancing data collection

Source: Omnitron Systems

Challenges

• IoT Analytics projected that 2023 will see a growth of IoT devices by 18% to 14.4 billion, and by 2025, this could increase to 27 billion connected IoT devices

• Few IoT Startups in India are WAY2GROW, Paratheses systems private limited, Seezil Technologies, Infogrys Technologies

Investment Trends

Source: Gartner

Sources : Gartner, Gadgets 360, The Cyber Express by Cyble, Sterison Technology private limited

Game Development

• Widespread adoption of smartphones and the increasing power of mobile computing

• Deeper measurement of LTV - browsing, play and purchases all happening in a connected environment

• Player-centric benefits, cloud streaming removes some player challenges such as the initial cost of games/hardware/platforms

Growth Drivers

• Managing the scope and deadlines of projects leading delays, budget overruns, or quality issues

• Difficulty in choosing the right libraries and tools, maintenance of gaming apps

• Increasing complexity of games, requires realistic animations, graphics, AI-powered elements

Source: 80lv

Challenges

• The global Game Development Software market size was valued at USD 860.09 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 14.13% reaching USD 1901.21 million by 2028

• In Saudi Arabia, a National Gaming and Esports Strategy plans to create 40,000 jobs and develop 30 games by 2030

Investment Trends

Source: POLYDIN STUDIO

Sources : GDC 2023 Special: Future of Game Development, POLYDIN STDIO, pocketGamerBiz, Business today, AI AND GAMES

SaaS

• Scalability and integration, no Hardware and maintenance, automatic updates

• Beneficial cost savings since it usually resides in a shared or multi-tenant environment

• Cross-platform, can be accessed through a web browser on almost any device

Growth Drivers

• Less control, service disruption and security breach

• Latency and performance issues, SaaS users can be located far from data centres

• Technological Gaps and Technological Obsolescence e.g The lack of proper management of e-waste emit pollutants

Source: Jungle Ventures

Challenges

• The global Software as a Service (SaaS) market size is projected to grow to $908.21 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.7%(2022-2030)

• Indian SaaS companies to grow 20-25 per cent per annum to reach approximately $35 billion in ARR and capture about 8 per cent of the global SaaS market by 2027

Investment Trends

Source: GARTNER

Sources : Jungle ventures, Gartner Digital Markets, Calero, Zinnov, Olga Pogozheva

Deeptech

Robotics & Automation

Quantum Computing

AI & ML

Aerospace & Space Technology

Nanotechnology

Web 3.0

Photonics and Optoelectronics

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

AI & ML

• Growing pool of skilled talent in STEM fields. India contributes nearly 31.7% of the world’s total STEM graduates

• Rise of automation and demand for personalized user experience

• Progress in algorithms, computing power, and neural networks enhances AI/ML capabilities

Growth Drivers

Source: TechTimeTravelerz

• Data Privacy: Ensuring data privacy and ethical use of AI/ML

• Bias and Fairness: Addressing algorithmic biases and ensuring fairness in AI decisions

• Cost considerations. A small AI team can cost a business upwards of $320,000 per year in technology development costs alone

Challenges

• India's growing semiconductor industry will be the backbone of the Indian AI market and by 2025, the Indian AI market will be worth $ 7.8 bn

• Five of the most promising emerging trends in this area include federated learning, GANs, XAI, reinforcement learning and transfer learning

Investment Trends

Source: simplilearn

Sources : TechTimeTravelerz, ET Brand Equity, AI Business TV, Bernard Marr, SimpliLearn

Robotics & Automation

• Rising Labor Costs and Workforce Automation, performance gains, increased profits

• Advancements in AI and Machine Learning, Integration with IoT and Industry 4.0

• Demand for increased productivity and efficiency, workers who can work with machines are more productive

Growth Drivers

• High initial investment and implementation Costs, skilled workforce shortage

• Complexity in system Integration, cyber threats from hackers to phishing scams

• Ethical and regulatory concerns rooted in the unpredictability of the evolutionary process

Challenges

• The Robotics Market size is expected to grow from USD 114.67 billion in 2023 to USD 258.36 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 17.64% during the forecast period (2023-2028).

• Indian robotic startup ASIMOV Robotics Pvt Ltd is a single window Solution and Services provider who can meet all robotics/automation nee

Investment Trends

Sources : Lavish Woo, WION, Manufacturing Technology Centre, onsemi, SimpliLearn

Quantum Computing

• Increasing demand for high-speed computing and the need to solve complex problems

• Growing interest and investment in quantum computing technology by governments, universities, and private companies

• Emergence of cloud-based quantum computing services, Increasing Interest from Tech Giants

Growth Drivers

• Quantum Error Correction, Limited Qubit Stability, need for robust control mechanisms

• Scalability Issues, complicated by increased error rates

• High development costs and skilled workforce shortage, current jobs highly technical

Challenges

• The global quantum computing market in terms of revenue is poised to reach USD 4,375 Million by 2028, growing at CAGR of 38.3% from 2023 to 2028

• According to INDIAAI report, Quantum computing startups in India include BosonQ Psi, QRDLab, QuLas, QpiAI

Investment Trends

Sources : Future Business Tech, Forbes, Fundación Innovación Bankinter, Open Compute Project, Forbes

Nanotechnology

• Increased adoption of Nano devices in aerospace and defence sector, to boost market expansion

• Rapid advancements in healthcare, especially in diagnostics, drug delivery, material sciences

• Increasing energy consumption, substantial requirement in the electronics industry

Growth Drivers

• High infrastructure cost of Nanomaterials may hinder market growth

• Environment pollution, health problems due to toxic particles, regulatory gaps and scalability issues, access to lethal weapons

• Expensive, less access to funds especially in developing countries

Challenges

• The global nanotechnology market size was estimated at USD 3.69 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.1% from 2023 to 2030

• Some major players in the market are Showa Denko KK, BASF SE, Pen Inc., Nanosys Inc., QD Vision, 3rd Tech Inc., ApNano Materials, ELITechGroup, QuantumSphere Inc., Bayer Material Science, and Cortex

Investment Trends

Sources : Business News, Aperture, Cookieous, Good Developments,Trynano

Aerospace & Space Technology

• lncreased Demand for Satellite Services and growing interest in space tourism

• Government and Private Sector Investment . IN-SPACEe targets increased investment of 8% by 2033 and 15% by 2047, the 100th year of Independence

• Rapid Technological Advancements and global connectivity requirements

Growth Drivers

• High development and launch costs, regulatory hurdles and international cooperation

• Space Debris Management, sustainability implications due to hazardous chemicals

• Technological Obsolescence, internal components have much shorter lifecycles

Challenges

• The global aerospace parts manufacturing market size was estimated at USD 899.48 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4% from 2023 to 2030

• Aerospace Tech Startups are Bee Flights, Nucon Aerospace, Okulo Aerospace, Whirlybird, VTOL Aviation

Investment Trends

Sources : NASA Glenn Research Centre, Be Amazed, Acumen Learning ,Global Data Trends & Insights, Forbes

Web 3.0

• Advancements in computing power, development of high-performance processors and GPUs

• Proliferation of big data and advancements in data storage technologies

• Businesses shifting focus to decentralized platforms, where direct, peer-to-peer interactions become the norm

Growth Drivers

• Relies on centralized platforms, develops complex security challenges

• Scalability with blockchain size issues, energy consumption, slower transaction time and higher costs

• Interoperablity, secure and validated data transfer between different blockchain networks

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Challenges

• The global Web 3.0 Market is projected to grow from USD 0.4 billion in 2023 to USD 5.5 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 44.9%

• QuillAudits is a leading smart contract audit firm committed to securing Blockchain projects with cutting-edge Web3 security solutions

• Genies is Gen Z’s leading avatar technology company empowering humans to create their own avatar ecosystems using web3

Investment Trends

Source: Forbes

Sources : The Wall Street Journal, Confederation of Indian Industry, The School of Digital Marketing, CNA Insider, Forbes

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

• Rising interest in decentralized systems creating tremendous economic and social value

• Growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies, automated and secure execution of contracts

• Rising frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks by leveraging new technologies

Growth Drivers

• Regulatory uncertainty limiting blockchain adoption in most verticals

• Evolving cyber threats, cryptocurrencies characteristics facilitated ransomware attacks

• Lack of technical staff with expertise in this technology, complicated onboarding process

Challenges

Source: AI Uncovered

• The global blockchain technology market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 87.7% from 2023 to 2030

• Verismart (automates the user's KYC, Risk mitigation, and business), and Arcana (Storing and privacy stack solutions for Ethereum dApp), are some notable blockchain cybersecurity startups in India

Investment Trends

Source: PwC

Sources : AI Uncovered, Julius Baer, The Econonmist, Yahoo Finance, PwC

Photonics and Optoelectronics

• Increased demand for consumer electronics, such as displays, sensors, and LEDs

• Transition to energy-efficient lighting solutions, environment benefits

• Optoelectronic components increasingly used in automotive industry and medical applications

Growth Drivers

• Better integration on a large scale with non-photonic subsystems

• Limited availability and high costs of raw materials, new manufacturing technologies

• Scalability to mass produce standardized parts at low unit cost, pressure on manufacturers for device efficiency

Source:Optoelectronics Research Centre

Challenges

• The global market for India Photonics Market is estimated to reach $70.0 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 7.9% from 2021 to 2026.

• The Optoelectronics Market is expected to reach USD 44.98 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 5.74% to reach USD 59.46 billion by 2028

• Indian photonics startups include LightSpeed AI Labs, Aksh optifibre, Wipro Lighting, Coherent Laser India

Investment Trends

Source: Jenoptik

Sources : Optoelctronics Research Centre, Optoelctronics Research Centre, Ayar Labs, The AI Report, Jenoptic

Manufacturing

Quality Control & Assurance

Product Design & Development

Materials & Metallurgy

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

Environment & Sustainable Practices

Automation & Robotics

Safety & Occupational Health

Materials & Metallurgy

• Growing demand for advanced materials, smart manufacturing is one of the pillars of Industry 4.0

• Heightened focus on sustainability. Raw materials will be at the center of decarbonization efforts and electrification of the economy

• Automated processes and digitalization, especially AI and advanced analytics to increase productivity

Growth Drivers

Source : Engineering with Rosie

• Shortage of skilled workers, struggles with recruiting young talent

• Supply chain disruptions, tariff and trade wars, government policies

• Technology integration, data security- protecting sensitive metallurgical data

Challenges

• The market is expected to grow substantially, reaching a value of USD 1890.36 million by the year 2028. Expect metallurgical plants to be highly automated and interconnected

• Indian startup material technology startup MYNUSCo produces biodegradable and recyclable compounds based on agricultural waste and renewable resources

Investment Trends

Source : Patriot - nrg

Sources : GKN Powder Metallurgy, PATRIOT_NRG, Queen City Forging, METNMAT Research & Innovations, Engineering with Rosie

Quality Control & Assurance

• Growing importance of accuracy, AI and ML solutions, Digital twins for quality control

• Availability of Big data and rising industrial automation

• Growing industrialization and colossal investment on quality analysis of consumer products due to stringent government rules

Growth Drivers

• Keeping Up with the accelerating pace of digitalization in manufacturing

• Improving data traceability and security to reduce risk of compromised goods

• Adapting to more dynamic supply chain requirements, supporting product safety and compliance in complex regulatory environments

Source : Siemens Software

Challenges

• The global IVD quality control market revenue estimated to be worth $1.3 billion in 2022, is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 5.4%

• Machine vision technology is now becoming increasingly popular in quality control processes

• SGS Group, Geneva, is one of the leading companies in quality control

Investment Trends

Source : MasterControl

Sources : Jelvix | TECH IN 5 MINUTES, Master control, PEKAT VISION, Atlas Copco Industrial Tools & Solutions, Siemens Software

Product Design & Development

• Inclusivity and accessibility are becoming a priority, designing for multi-platform experiences

• Technological synergy and quality, the need to innovate products quickly and reduce costs

• Increased competition among key market players, new standards and regulations

Growth Drivers

• User data privacy, market uncertainty and working within fast turnarounds

• Justifying decisions and managing trade-offs during the embodiment design stage

• Managing costs, ensuring consistent quality, unclear user needs, overlooking scalability

Source : TEDxTalks

Challenges

• The product design and development services market size valued at USD 9.4 billion in 2022 is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 12.5% from 2023 to 2030

• Logidots is a product development company in India that focuses on startup MVP development and digital products for fortune 1000 enterprises

Investment Trends

Source : Boldare

Sources : TEDx Talks , BOLDARE, Design Theory ,CXOTALK

Safety & Occupational Health

• The magnitude and complexity of the workforce, a rise in hiring younger and less experienced workers

• Rising health responsibility of employers, increasing prevalence of occupational injuries and illnesses

• Stringent health and safety regulations introduced by various governments

Growth Drivers

• Consistent mental health support, budgetary constraints among SMEs

• Wellness integration into corporate culture, low awareness and social stigma with sharing health problems

• Shortage of qualified occupational health professionals, hiring temporary staff

Source : Idealist Jack

Challenges

• The global occupational health market size was valued at US$ 4.81 Bn in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 7.47 Bn by 2030

• Mitsubishi Corporation promotes initiatives around occupational Safety and health (OSH) management, which are flexibly tailored to the independence and capacity of each individual and organization

Investment Trends

Source : ProChoiceSafetyGear

Sources : PRO, Tech in Asia, Health and Safety Executive, DHL

Automation & Robotics

• The widespread adoption of cloud computing, better human-robot collaboration

• Greater cost-efficiency, robots can replace repetitive tasks and reduce errors without the liability expenses

• Robots are more efficient in terms of the space they take up, smaller floor print leading to greater energy efficiency

Growth Drivers

• Building multi-functional robots, developing reliable artificial intelligence

• Mapping environments, minimizing privacy and security risks

• Creating better power sources, facilitating human-robot collaboration, high costs of implementation, workforce skills

Source : GalcoTV

Challenges

• The global industrial robotics industry is expected to be worth USD 32.5 million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 13.8% since 2022

• Robotics startup Peer Robotics has raised $2.3 Mn in its seed funding round led by Kalaari Capital. The funds will be used for R&D activities and expanding its business in the SME manufacturing industry globally

Investment Trends

Source : UniversalRobots

Sources : GalcoTV, Universal Robots, learnchannel, MMTCVIDEO, Richard Aguilar

Environment & Sustainable Practices

• Rapid industrialization, public concern for preserving natural resources and biodiversity

• Elimination of waste, optimization of fossil fuels cutting energy cost, build long-term business viability and success

• Protect and strengthen brand and reputation, build public trust, respond to regulatory constraints and opportunities

Growth Drivers

• Lack of control over sustainability standards in supply chain

• Funding, requires significant upfront investments in new technologies and equipment

• Lack of specialized knowledge and expertise, particularly for SMEs

• Compliance with various laws and regulations

Source : Business Finland

Challenges

• The green electronics manufacturing market is expected to increase at a 26.14% CAGR from 2023 to 2033, from US$ 17.36 billion in 2023 to US$ 177.01 billion in 2033

• Schnitzer Steel is involved in steel recycling. It transforms recycled scrap into finished products using electric arc furnaces powered by hydropower, reducing carbon footprint

Investment Trends

Source : Powers Company

Sources : Autodesk Inventor, POWERS, Stanford eCorner, BEWI group, business Finland

Advanced Manufacturing Technologies

• Innovative technologies & methods to improve competitiveness in manufacturing

• Syncing manufacturing and business strategy - enhanced productivity, reduced production time, increase in quality levels

• Embracing Industry 4.0 - improved agility and adaptability to market demands, real-time monitoring and data analytics for better decision-making

Growth Drivers

• Cost considerations, high initial investment costs, ongoing maintenance expenses, and potential training costs

• Integration and compatibility, complex and challenging systems

• Cybersecurity risks, the need to protect sensitive data, intellectual property, and manufacturing processes

Source : Autodesk Advanced Manufacturing

Challenges

• The Indian government has set a growth target for the AMT sector from 16% of GDP to reach 25% of GDP by 2025

• The World Economic Forum has committed to make advanced manufacturing technologies easily available across sectors and countries

• Desktop Metal's advanced manufacturing techniques are considered one of the fastest-growing companies in US history

Investment Trends

Source : CNBC TV-18

Sources : Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence , CNBC-TV18 , Spirit AeroSystems , Autodesk Advanced Manufacturing

Business Services

Legal Services

Human Resource

Management Consulting

Public Relations & Communications

Facilities Management

Marketing & Advertising

Financial & Accounting Services

Management Consulting

• Rising innovation and technologocial transformation, drives value creation

• Helps increase revenue , reduce cost, improve efficiency and performance

• Brings in strategic planning and execution, financial and product management

Growth Drivers

• High levels of competition and unpredictability in the marketplace

• Project complexity and the need for new skills as new technologies and techniques arise

• Cybesecurity while handling confidential and strategic client information

Source: Pavan Sathiraju

Challenges

• The global Management Consulting Services market size valued at USD 164009.74 Million in 2022, will reach USD 198491.2 Million in 2028, with a CAGR of 3.23% during 2022-2028

• The top 3 strategy consulting firms are McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group, and Bain & Company

• Massivue is a premier agile consultancy operating in Australia, India and Singapore

Investment Trends

Source: EY

Sources : Pavan Sathiraju, EY India Technology ,CNBC, Oliver Wyman, Russell Pearson

Human Resource

• Emerging technologies and changing dynamics, compliance and data management

• Evolving employee preferences, changing customer expectations, and newer rules and regulations

• Organizational agility and employee experience, priority to build a future-ready workforce to face rapid business disruptions

Growth Drivers

• Prioritizing employee wellbeing and mental health, adapting to a hybrid work model

• Making accountability a core part of workplace culture, hire the right people

• Winning the talent war- using AI and technology to recruit, discrimination and unequal hiring practices

Source: myHRfuture

Challenges

• The global human resource management market valued at USD 23.6 billion in 2022, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% from 2023 to 2032, reaching USD 34.7 billion by 2032

• AI will be used to source candidates, parse resumes and onboard candidates. Hired, a talent marketplace uses an AI-powered algorithm to match companies with the most suitable candidates

Investment Trends

Source: SHRM

Sources : myHRfuture,SHRM, AIHR - Academy to Innovate HR , SightsIn Plus - HR Magazine , Prof. Dr. Katrin Winkler

Legal Services

• Proliferation of technology and automated solutions,and freeing up resources from routine tasks to provide value-added services

• Geopolitical shifts in the business environment to reduce risk and increase productivity

• Value pricing and greater transparency, demand for lower-cost legal services

Growth Drivers

• Need for speacialization, business models are evolving quickly, and international structures and transactions are getting more complex

• Inadequate public awareness, access to justice gap,rising emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG)

• Demand for alternative or non-traditional legal service providers

Source: Bernard Marr

Challenges

• The Legal Services Market is expected to reach US$ 627.12 Billion in 2032, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% between 2022 to 2032

• LegalMation, a company focused on AI litigation tools, received a $15 million Series A round led by Aquiline Technology Growth

• India has more than 650 firms, valued at $1.3 bn, the second biggest in the world

Investment Trends

Source: KPMG

Sources : Bernard Marr, KPMG, LawSikho, Amazon Web Services, Deloitte US

Financial & Accounting Services

• Increased demand for specialized service packages , new technologies for add-on features

• Outsourcing finance and accounting services can significantly improve business's efficiency and save money

• Growing SME market, increasing influence of IoT, expansion of spectrum of outsourced services including virtual assistants, customer support executives

Growth Drivers

• Accounting cybersecurity, data breaches and service delivery interruptions

• Threat of substitution, buyers have opportunity to make a performace/price trade off

• Keeping up with new technology and trends, system integration and need for continuos updation

Source: Accounting Influencers

Challenges

• The global accounting services market valued at $628.4 billion in 2022, is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2023

• AI software for agile accounting, Blockchain technology for safe transactions , increased use of Data Analytics

• Uniqus Consultech offering ESG and accounting advisory services, raised $12.5 million in a Series A fundraise

Investment Trends

Source: The Answer Company

Sources :Accounting Influencers, The Answer Company, YourStory, Executive Finance, Accountant's Perspective

Marketing and Advertising

• Consumer spending, the need to scale business, expansion into new product/adjacent product categories

• Demand for consumer analytics and targeted marketing

• Rapid pace of digital advertising growth, E-commerce being the the fastest growing segment by 43% and FMCG by 30%

Growth Drivers

• Increasing competition, changing consumer behavior, personalization and privacy requirements

• Diversifying marketing channels, leading to dilution of brand identity, increasing costs, failure to meet customer expectations

• Dealing with Ad Blockers, loss of ad impressions, decrease in reach

Source: ZINFI Technologies, Inc.

Challenges

• The Online Advertising Market is expected to reach USD 232.72 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 10.85% to reach USD 389.5 billion by 2028

• India's digital advertising market is expected to reach US$ 24.4 billion by 2030, with an annual growth rate of more than 21.3%.

• Media startup 'The Established' received an investment from Brand Capital – a Times of India company.

Investment Trends

Source: VOLUUM

Sources :ZINFI Technologies, Inc., PaisaSmart, SHOT BY SHOT, VOLUUM, IIDE - The Digital School

Facilities Management

• Rising adoption of cloud computing and automation for effective resource utilization

• Rising levels of outsourcing in building management to maximise ROI and establish competitive advantages

• Growing demand for maintaining a formalized workflow for increased productivity

Growth Drivers

Source: ARCFacilities

• Technological advancements, skills and talent management shortage

• Sustainability and environmental concerns,regulatory compliance, rising operational costs

• Evolving customer expectations,complex supply chain management, security and data privacy

Challenges

• The global facility management market is projected to be valued around US$153 billion by 2032

• Facility managers expected to be tech-savvy with generative AI, business intelligence, and IoT

• BVG India Ltd. is one of the top facilities management company in India (2022) and a pioneer of mechanized housekeeping

Investment Trends

Source: intellis

Sources :ARCFacilities, Intellis, Hitachi Energy Channel, CNA, Admin & Facilities Headquarters

Public Relations & Communications

• Increased customer base and the need for brand awareness to drive better community engagement

• Rapid proliferation of digital media, the need to build reputation, and thought leadership initiatives, create industry influencers

• Generates positive media coverage, boosts customer loyalty and attracts prospective investors

Growth Drivers

Source: Easy Marketing

• Effective stakeholder management, combating misinformation, and building trust

• Complexity of navigating the diverse media landscape - from newspapers to social media snippets

• Maintaining audience engagement, shrinking attention span and interest of consumers

Challenges

• Global public relations market size is expected at $133.82 Bn by 2027 at a growth rate of 5.7%

• Rise of influencer marketing, emphasis on digital PR, greater use of AI, focus on crisis management, data-drivern approaches

• The 'India PR Distribution', Gurgaon is a pioneer in the field of online PR services for startups, helping them with relevant media coverage

Investment Trends

Source: Forbes

Sources : Easy Marketing, FORBES, Jennifer Berson, On Top of PR video podcast, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

Hospitality

Events & Conferences

Travel & Tourism

Accomodation

Food & Beverage

Spa & Wellness Management

Cruise

Accommodation

• Increased need of unique and personalized experiences, adoption of t technology fueling demand for accommodation services

• Tourism trends, positive customer experiences, excellent service, and word-of-mouth recommendation

• High demand for hospitality services, rise of travel as a lifestyle trend, improved infrastructure, change in social norms

Growth Drivers

• Quality Control: Ensuring consistent quality across various accommodations and managing guest expectations

• Regulation: Adhering to local regulations and licensing requirements for different types of accommodations

• Sustainability: Increasing water and food waste, energy consumption, health of staff

Source: Enterprise Epics

Challenges

• In the Vacation Rentals market, the number of users is expected to amount to 0.90bn users by 2027

• According to Invest India, Revenue is projected at $7.66 Bn in 2023. CAGR of 8.29% between 2023-27. 61.3 Mn potential customers by 2027

• OYO has received investments amounting to over $400 million in 8 rounds

Investment Trends

Source: CVENT

Sources : Enterprise Epics, Cvent (Social Tables), English Motivational Videos, Airbnb, Shankar Nath

Travel & Tourism

• Sustainability, enabling technologies, and evolving tourist preferences are key driving forces

• Role of innovative technologies and digitalisation. In the aviation, travel, and tourism industries, digitalisation is expected to create US$305 billion in value

• New tourist attractions and destinations, communication advancements, growth in business events, travel affordability

Growth Drivers

Source: CNBC-TV18

• Inadequate Infrastructure: Many tourist destinations lack basic amenities like clean water, and healthcare services

• Fluctuations in currency exchange rates, long-range tourism prices hard to predict

• Heavily taxed sector, lack of high-quality tourism workforce, regulatory issues like visa procedures

Challenges

• India's tourism industry is on track to reach US$1 trillion by 2047, with data-led tourism set to be a key driver of growth(Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) & EY research)

• PickYourTrail, India, has raised an undisclosed funding from Kunal Shah (CEO, Cred), Adit Parekh (Ex Blume Ventures) and Vinay Ahuja (Executive Director, IIFL Wealth). 46,000+ people have used their services to date.

Investment Trends

Source: EaseMyTrip

Sources : CNBC-TV18, EaseMyTrip, Trend Hunter, CNBC-TV18, unbound traveller

Events & Conferences

• Significant contribution to community building, lifestyle and leisure enhancement, cultural development, tourism promotion

• Rapid increase in events sponsorship, increasing investments in event technology, proliferation of smartphones, desktop apps, and mobile apps

• Business organisations and corporate giants rely heavily on events to promote their brands

Growth Drivers

Source: CVENT

• High operational expenses incurred in the process of organizing events

• Audience engagement, need fo uniqueness and innovation, regulation and legalities

• Cybersecurity issues in virtual events. The FBI reported a 300% increase in cybercrimes since 2020.

Challenges

• The global Events industry market share is expected to grow from US$ 958.54 billion in 2021 to US$ 1965.99 billion by 2028

• British start-up Hopin raised $125 million in a round of funding in 2020, that values the firm at more than $2 billion

• The India Event and Exhibition Market size is expected to grow from USD 4.83 billion in 2023 to USD 7.20 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 8.31%

Investment Trends

Source: &MEETINGS

Sources : Cvent (Social Tables), andmeetings, Forbes Middle East, Cvent, AVIXA

Cruise

• Rising popularity of the theme cruises, advancemnets in technology, growing consumer awareness of health and wellness

• Gen Z becoming largest consumer segment, seeks unique and authentic experiences

• Inclusion of more local ports, collaboration with cruise destinations and local communities,

Growth Drivers

Source: The Impossible Build

• Limited players in the market, rising concerns over environmental pollution of the ocean bodies

• Business volatility, highly capital-intensive, global energy crisis and supply chain issues

• Competition with hotels, perceived dangers from disease and crime, increased fuel comsumption

Challenges

• The global cruise market size was valued at USD 7.67 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR 11.5% from 2023 to 2030

• Major players dominating the market are Carnival Corporation & Plc. and Royal Cruise Group

• Virgin Voyages received a new round of investment totaling $550 million

Investment Trends

Source: TRANSPERFECT

Sources : The Impossible Build, TRANSPERFECT, CNBC-TV18, AltexSoft, Maritime Reporter TV

Spa & Wellness Management

• Increasing shift towards health & wellness activities, rise in lifestyle-related ailments

• Increasing disposable income among middle class families, rise in tourism

• Demand for natural and organic procedures in spa and wellness, use of modern innovative equipment

Growth Drivers

• Coordinating medical treatments, wellness programs, and hospitality services seamlessly is challenging

• Developing skilled professionals proficient in both healthcare and hospitality is crucial

• Spread of diseases and other health risk associated with spa treatments

Source: ValueCoders

Challenges

• The global spa market is forecast to rise at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% from 2021 to 2025

• The Global Spa Market expected to reach USD 347.9 Billion by 2032. Asia Pacific is expected to grow the fastest

• SCAPE, a Mexican on-demand spa and wellness company, secured a $1.3 million investment

Investment Trends

Source: McKinsey & Company

Sources : ValueCoders), McKinsey & Company, New York Live, TODAY, All Things Fitness and Wellness

Food & Beverage

• Increasing interest in local cuisines and unique dining, Food festivals and events celebrating various cuisines

• Health-conscious choices, important concept of sustainability, augmented transparency, changing lifestyles

• Popularity of social and digital media increasing brand identity, rising incomes, growing urbanisation

Growth Drivers

Source: COP28 UAE

• Enforcement of plastic ban, stringent regultory landscape, supply chain resilience

• Rise of Veganism, product innovation and diversification, ris of e-commerce

• Quality assurance and safety, sustainability initiatives, rising inflation due to wars(Russia- Ukraine major producers of food)

Challenges

• The industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.5% from 2021 to 2026, with food and beverage sales projected to reach INR 5.5 trillion by 2026

• AI has infiltrated the preparation side of F&B, helping create efficiencies and greener future

• Yumlane, Mumbai, is a cloud-based platform for food brands targeted toward single consumers

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Source: Youtube (1.04 minutes) Context: Globally urbanization is happening faster and by 2030 nearly 9% of the world’s population will live in megacities The Economist