The fortnight thus far
Reports & resources we loved in the last 15 days, once every 15 days.
Issue #69
Dec 15, 2021
1
The Next Big Leap’ Towards ESG Maturity in Tech Sector
Investment companies that incorporated ESG considerations have grown 48x over 14 years. The AUM pledged grew 2.5x to $650 Mn in FY21 in India. 67% of millennials expect their jobs to have a societal impact. Are ESG commitments now starting to become a key differentiator in large Tech deals?
[ BCG > Full report here:
2
Doing the Right Deals
The fact that 53% of all acquisitions underperformed their industry peers is testimony to the fact that deals don’t always produce value. A strong strategic fit and a clear plan are imperative to execute a successful deal. What impact do the ‘diligently devised’ deals have on the top-line?
[ PwC > Full report here:
3
India to Become the EdTech Capital of the World
Driven by rising demand for non-academic courses from tier II & tier III cities, the Indian EdTech is poised to reach $4 Bn by 2025 at a CAGR of 40%. Funds raised by Indian EdTech startups went upwards of $1.43 Bn across 100 deals in 2020. Explore its potential and the key trends driving this sector in India.
[ IBEF > Full report here :
4
Future of Supply Chain
Chances of customer-centric organisations reporting greater profitability than their competitors are 38% higher. The way to achieve this is by aligning front-middle, and back offices to make it rather customer-centric. Are the existing supply chains aligned with the expectations of today’s customers?
[ KPMG > Full report here:
5
The State of AI in 2021
57% of respondents in emerging economies report AI adoption. 75% across the ‘service operations’ function reported a 10-20% cost decrease from AI adoption. At least 1/3rd of all the companies that contribute 20% of EBIT to AI follow core practices. Know more about the benefits of AI Adoption.
[ McKinsey & Co. > Full report here:
6
Helping Farmers Shift to Regenerative Agriculture
Globally, Agriculture & Waste account for about 15% of GHG. Adopting all four elements of regenerative agriculture could cut emissions/ha by more than 50% and boost the yields by up to 10%. Implementing these techniques can increase profit margins by 30%, but can the farmers afford to adopt the same?
[ Bain & Co. > Full report here:
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