siliconindia has always been instrumental in identifying the ‘Best’ from across industries that are important to professionals and the businesses. Working hand-in-hand with industry experts, and screening thousands of nominations, our Editorial Board picks the best in each of the areas mentioned below:
While first wave of mobile (voice) revolution probed the country’s economy into new avenues of growth and dynamism, the second wave (data) is flaring up in magnitude, with the surge in number of internet subscribers. India is looking at 100 percent internet-inclusivity of its citizens through the Digital India program. Moreover, National Digital Communications Policy 2018 (NDCP) arrives at the right time, underlining an ecosystem of convergence spanning IT, Telecom & broadcasting and in the backdrop of revolutionary technologies like 5G &IoT.
The Broadband India Forum (BIF) along...Read More
Gaming also known as e-sports today has phenomenally created an epidemic move among masses globally evolving beyond mere hobbies. With the gaming culture reaching saturation in developed markets, international game developers have begun seeking grounds in the next best opportunistic markets like India, making it a surreal treat for all game lovers. Moreover India’s fifth position in the mobile gaming industry has advanced gaming trends among users while drawing opportunities for the game developers within and beyond the country’s horizons. As the mobile internet users score a whopping 213 million,...Read More
India’s surging online consumers are posing a huge opportunity for businesses which are replaced from brick-and-mortar to click-and-mortar. With the onset of ‘Jio Effect’, studies predict that India will have more than 850 million online users by 2025. Analysing this growing digital, impact Boston Consulting Group (BCG), a global management consulting firm indicates that digitally influenced spending, which currently stands at 45 billion - 50 billion USD a year, may increase more than tenfold to between 500 billion-550 billion USD by 2025. These numbers point out how intensely the modern...Read More
Buying a vehicle is not a simple decision, for both corporate level as well as personal level use. Your fleet is as precious as any other form of asset; hence, in order to make a better decision on automotive verticals, there should be an effective support system for entire buying or selling process. This realization has paved the way for the emergence of a dynamic marketplace where many digital platforms started offering significant assistance for buyers and sellers in the decision making process and effective research.
India is expected to emerge as the world’s third-largest pas- senger-vehicle...Read More
As the famous saying goes, first impression is the last impression, it is imperative in this visually stimulated world to remain at the top of one’s game which also includes the surroundings and the environment they live and work in. Being busy professionals, not everyone has the time to expend on deep end cleaning either, forget about extensive upkeep. Tying the knots from both ends are the professional housekeeping service providers who are deploying end to end training the current technology to justify the process of cleanliness, while automating it to the max to ensure a deep and precise cleaning...Read More
Have you ever wished for a Genie in the bottle to magically appear and resolve of your life dilemmas? Well, the corporate life is no cakewalk either and one cannot but wish for magical assistant who will, if not grant three wishes, can help ease the daily grind and create a productive day for all those in need. The Virtual Assistant Service providers are akin to a modern day genie that skilfully take up a task and execute them with precision while customers can focus on perhaps a new start-up, or just take off the work load to create a more meaningful work day. The reasons are diverse and so are the service...Read More
With the influx of energy sustainability and awareness, power management and resolution is new trendsetter and an important parameter in the global market that affirms an organisation’s ethical value instead of barbaric production with no consideration for the environment. Though enunciating their presence for quite some time, the power management solution providers are now an integral part of the corporate team that is not helping organisations save capital but bring to the threshold, a conscious attempt of judicious progress. Thanks to the power management assistance, companies can now proudly claim an...Read More
When it comes to industrial heat recovery systems, heat exchangers have always been at the heart of them. According to reports, thermal management market is expected to be worth $14.24 billion by 2022, with a CAGR of 7.91 percent between 2017 and 2022. In the conventional scenario, where products are becoming smarter and more compact, it brings the special emphasis on thermal heat management. In a nut shell, demand for thermal management in consumer electronics, growing application arena is directly proportional to radical miniaturization of electronic devices. Understanding the impact of or lack of thermal...Read More
The personality of a retail store is not determined by merchandise alone. Moreover, visual conveys the power of ideas in a way that words alone cannot. When properly designed and deployed, display products can make a huge difference and help your business stand apart from the competition. Signs play an essential component of a business’s marketing policy and often businesses say that they serve the purpose of a sales person for the organization.
Globally, the Digital Signage market is expected to grow from $19.64 billion in 2016 to $32.84 billion by 2023 with a CAGR of 7.4 percent between 2017 and...Read More
Parenting education is a phenomenon young parents wonder about when a child is born. Several studies bring out the fact that, parents can benefit in a great deal if any guidance are offered from others in raising their children and parenting education can boost a child’s ability to deal with the people around them. India is now witnessing a surge of such organizations where the young parents are being handheld and offered valuable advices who are struggling with the nuances of parenting, pregnancy and child care.
Such platforms are perfect for the working couples who struggle to find guidance...Read More
India, a major agricultural hub, is witnessing tremendous developments in the transport refrigeration space due to enhanced & highly efficient refrigeration storage and transportation methods of perishable and time-sensitive commodities which deliver quality food from farm to fork in less time. Backing this growth are our country’s profuse Government initiatives, burgeoning requirements for effective transport refrigeration services, surging investments of both domestic & foreign players, and many other entities. In fact, the cold storage infrastructure today is capable of maintaining the shelf...Read More
It is old news that the world has gone digital. But what is more interesting to note that, it is the viewership of things and acceptance of digital medium that is giving the conventional mindset a run for its money. Thoughts are more easily expressed digitally and the word is carried faster across the digital wave. Amidst this area of rapid information and ‘Blink and You Miss’ scenario, an online source of information is imperative that will arm viewers and readers with the knowledge that is on the go. Online magazines are at the front of this paradigm shift, bringing a more welcoming change...Read More
Tall buildings, express highways and more companies and start-ups alone can’t determine the development of a country; internet connectivity is also a basic element in a country’s competitiveness. Today, internet access is widely considered as a fundamental infrastructure in the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries in much the same way as electricity, water and transformation. India, as an OECD member, essentially requires high speed internet connections to deliver best online customer experience, boost the mushrooming start-up ecosystem in the state and transform...Read More
If you think applying for a patent is not really necessary because of the time-consuming and lengthy process, then there are more chances of trouble in the future. A patent gives you the right to stop others from copying, manufacturing, selling or importing your invention for a pre-determined period which allows the competitors at bay. Similarly, registering your trademark can help you get exclusive rights to use licence, franchise or sell your mark. Hence, patent filing & trademark registration are crucial in the success of a business and tons of companies have been setup to guide inventors and...Read More
Being increasingly dependent on technology has led to electronic waste reaching incalculable heights, and there is a dire need of an effective management solution for controlling this kind of waste. Day-to-day, new and better electronic goods are invented and released, hence rendering older versions outdated and obsolete. In search of getting the latest devices, people get rid of the old equipment without any second thought. Several valuable materials like gold, palladium, and copper are present in these products which can be acquired through some rigorous mining/recycling processes.
According to...Read More
Due to growing consumer confusion, there are many instances in which famous food manufacturing brands has been banned from selling their products. Most of the Indians do not bother to read the ingredients except the expiry date or price on the pack and Nestle India’s Maggi controversy, Coca Cola’s recent groundwater depletion have become an eye-opener to innocent people consuming food. The rise in concern for the food safety made the government officials to introduce some standards to monitor food safety across the country. As a result, the food safety testing services market is projected to grow...Read More
Today, one in nine people lack access to safe water and access to safe water can turn several problems like unlocking education, work opportunities and improved health for women, children and family across the world to potential for the world. As per the reports, 844 million people are living without access to safe water and this clearly reveal that it is still one of the issues that needs to be taken care of. Water crisis is also a health crisis as access to safe water means opportunity for improved health and to fight diseases which are causing the trouble. Every 90 seconds, a child dies from a water-related...Read More
In the age of digitalization, video and social interaction are king, and the future counts on the webcasting technique tools which can directly connect the people for engaging with the content. The Global Video Market is expected to grow to reach $36.84 billion at 2020, with a CAGR of 16.7 percent from 2015 to 2020. The current benefits of the traditional video broadcasting and webcasting mediums will help the social media hitting the charts, brands of all sizes can interact with prospects, employees, customers, and partners in a social environment. The old-school ways of webcasting are over and the new-school...Read More
The digital medium has today taken the world by storm and in this; internet touts to be the godfather for all. And, for businesses, it is the key to growth. For instance, if a small business owner is in the hardship of launching his own eCommerce website or upgrading the existing one, then definitely he is in need of a web hosting service. The web hosting space at present has not only evolved into a highgrowth and fast-paced industry but claims to render services that are constantly changing the digital landscape and meeting the varied requirements of a connected world. This major shift in the trends has led...Read More
Since time immemorial, logistics has played a vital role in shaping our society and our day-to-day lives. Sun Tzu, the famous Chinese strategist & writer named once said, “The line between disorder and order lies in logistics”. With the recent tech advancements and growing need of interconnectivity between far-flung regions, the logistics segment has transformed from being just a service of transporting goods from one place to another, into a potent link connecting various stakeholders in almost every industry. As per a new research by Allied Market Research, the global logistics market is...Read More
An emerging category that is flooding in the Indian market is the refurbishment products industry. Falling in between brand new products and the second-hand products, these products are good as new and come with seller’s warranty instead of the manufacturer’s warranty. Being one of the most price conscious markets globally, India is currently regarded as the largest refurbished devices market among all Asian countries, and boasts of a 35 percent YoY growth rate in the smartphone market.
As technology keeps evolving with each passing day, gadgets get outdated with the blink of an eye; and this...Read More
The waste management is slowly ebbing its way into the minds and daily lives of common masses, helping them understand the repercussions of the piling waste that is slowly infiltrating into the homes of the people. However, mere awareness is not the sole solution. Waste management, like any operational analogy, requires an organized structure. However, with the Indian scenario taking the wrong route and mainly relying on the un-organized structure, the waste management industry is facing dire circumstances of unethical and questionable practices. Amidst these dark clouds of despair, a few organizations act as...Read More
More than 45 percent of the corporate sector is looking at up scaling its operations and functionalities, rather than investing in fixed asset and binding capital, like the olden days. The contemporary corporate methodology holds no value for fixed assets and prefers the nomadic attribute of commercial space management. The industry is proficient in helping companies enjoy the benefit of end-to-end commercial space, without the hassles of interiors, maintenance and most of all, high monthly rents. With the help of such management expertise, it is easy for companies to divert their one point focus on...Read More
In the world where brands are subject to instant scrutiny and mammoth cash wipe-outs, it is not difficult to fathom the amount of damage caused due to tiny mistakes. The Snapchat and Facebook controversy stands as a testament to ‘Blink and You Die’ where billions were wiped from respective stocks by something as simple as a tweet or other public visibility. Though these issues are beyond redemption, several companies do undergo scrutiny that can be handled by a clear mind and mindful practices & understanding of the target audience. Online Reputation Management companies, as the name suggests,...Read More
It’s all about scaling. And web presence has made itself the core element to survive and thrive amidst any business scenario. Believing in the famous saying put forward by Bill Gates, ‘If your business is not on the internet; your business will be out of the business’, and India as one of the fastest growing economy, companies at present times have realized the potential of SEO for their business and how these SEO agencies can help them with better-informed decision-making process. Holding the position of biggest levers that a business can use as a part of their growth goals, SEO industry has...Read More
Though the digital and technical revolution is making waves in almost every industry or sector, one should not negate the importance of the human workforce, the brain behind this technology, enabling a more streamlined operation. Since the human mind is the master of this creation, it is imperative that he/she should be a reliable asset, not only professionally but by virtue as well. Background Verification companies play a pivotal role in helping corporate organisations look before they leap. By accumulating all the necessary data and relevant professional experience of the person in focus, in detail, these...Read More
While all of us are aware of the importance of property investment, many fail to understand the importance of an in-depth research required to gain a complete knowledge of the fixed as well as movable asset. This knowledge helps property owner, co-owner or financial establishments working on mortgages gain a 360 degree access to the ins and outs of the property and empowers them to co-relate it with the current market scenario, assisting them in making sound financial decisions. Property valuation experts have been helping the Indian masses resolve their property issues for many years, arming them with...Read More
Growing up, securing the house with a deadbolt and lock & key would put our minds to rest, ensuring the safety and security of our belongings are now sealed behind these fool proof tools. However, with progress in technology, the not so noble group of people are now no more relying on the trusty crowbars to break into a property but using the suave methods of zip lining through the security measures and breaking without any crash or clutter. To counter this, it imperative for the security measures to be one step ahead of these progressive robberies, making way for the new and improved home security systems...Read More
Fire has often been the cause for many tragic incidents in the country, leading to insurmountable loss of life and resources. The AMRI Hospital fire in 2011, Kolkata is one of the many examples of lack of precautionary measures that could have averted the disaster. On the other hand, many such disasters have also known to digress from the path of tragedy with the help of few brave and expert fire security personnel, who single handedly, crossed out any means of fatal results. Such note-worthy fire security and service providers are one of the key members of the society adding value to our day to day lives and...Read More
The inception of language can be traced back to the tale of The Babel Tower. In their quest to reach the heavens, human starting building a tower that will help them get a glimpse of paradise. The creation of languages led to high altitudes of unfamiliarity and the obvious conclusion of the mission failure. Eons have passed since that episode and languages continue to flabbergast the best of minds. Entering this realm is the translation industry that is converting this drawback into an advantage and creating the Babel of new times. With English being the most used corporate languages, Spanish, Italian,...Read More
Two plus two equals four is better explained to kids by having them keep a count of the toys in their possession. And that explains how experiential learning does the wonder through a series of experimenting, experiencing, reflecting, and conceptualizing. To the wonderment of all, the method of experiential learning is not meant alone for the tots but adults as well, evolving as a superlative method of training in corporates going by the term Corporate Outbound Training. Taking the training methods out of the mundane four walls of the office into the unsimulated and unconditioned world outside not only gives...Read More
The inception of the sourcing industry can be traced back to the establishment of Texas Instruments in Bangalore in 1985. The eventual era of the 90s saw a steep growth in the global industrial establishment in the country. With international airlines, manufacturing organisations, and many other industries seeping in their roots in the Indian soil, it became impertinent to grow an entirely different, yet relevant organ that can help encompass this rapid growth and aid in sustaining this growth without letting it collapse under its own weight. The sourcing industry has since been a vital segment of the Indian...Read More
It is a common understanding that data is an important part of a company which helps to multiply a company’s growth. Business world is becoming competitive and there are many industries who find it difficult to maintain their data. This is where the data entry services acts beneficial for various industries which assure systematic storage and management of data by digitizing it. Industries like Telecom, Medical Transcription, IT enabled services and many others, are mandated to be the bearer of thousands of gigabytes of data that if not aligned properly, can lead to ultimate business chaos. Such...Read More