The fortnight thus far
Issue #106 | Reports & resources we loved in the last 15 days.
Oct 16, 2023
Un’jargon’ed : Operational Risk
In this video, we cover Operational Risk by shedding light on:
1. What are the different risks in business?
2. What is Operational Risk?
3. Origin of Operational Risk?
4. How to identify and categorize risks?
5. How to manage/mitigate risks?
2 x Things that will affect you
1. India’s retail inflation eases to 5.02% in September
[ The Economic Times > Read: inflation: India's retail inflation eases to 5% in September, drops within RBI tolerance band - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com)]
2. Credit demand growth signals a robust Indian economy
[ CNBC > Read: Credit growth continues to rise signaling robust demand in Indian economy: FICCI-IBA (cnbctv18.com)]
3 x 1-min perspectives to consider
1. The origin of metaverse
2. Flat organisations function efficiently
3. Models that can prepare you for impact
4 x Reports you need to read
1. Opportunities for Indian Downstream Spacetech
The Indian space programme has evolved in the last 6 decades. With the advent of NewSpace, the liberalized space sector has attracted both private players and capital to complement the government's efforts. This report captures the potential of the downstream market for space applications across a few primary segments and delves into use cases.
[ Deloitte, ISpA & Nasscom > Full report here:
2. Pivoting to Leadership
As an importer of energy, India is extremely exposed to these perilous times and is working towards alternatives that make the country less vulnerable and exposed to external forces. This also gives India the opportunity to improve its manufacturing and supply chain segments in this sector and this report highlights key imperatives to do so.
[ KPMG > Full report here:
3. Ten Lessons to Succeed on M&A
This report is a culmination of all M&A trends that BCG has tracked over the last two decades. The report focuses on recent themes such as the rise of tech deals, the economics of synergies, and green dealmaking. Recurring themes also make a comeback; however, one constant theme emphasizes genuine value.
[ BCG > Full report here:
4. Perspectives from Global Telecom Outlook 2023-2027
With the telecommunications industry facing challenges where providers appear to have little to no pricing power, the industry is still expected to make significant investments to serve customers. This report talks about the strategic paths companies should consider taking to sustain outcomes and growth in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.
[ PwC> Full report here:
Every article here has had 100s of hours of effort that have gone into making this relevant, insightful and concise. Due credit and thanks to all these professionals and organizations who toiled to put together these insights, of such high quality, for the use of businesses across the world.
