Live Mint
The Future of India’s Economy
Commenting in Live Mint, Janmejaya Sinha discusses how India’s digitization, energy transition plans, and innovation initiatives are expected to make the country an attractive market in the coming years. While many countries are experiencing economic headwinds, India’s scale has positioned the country’s economy for significant growth. Sinha asserts that India may become a $7 trillion economy within the next seven years.
The Economic Times
Why “Profitable Growth” Attracts Investors
In The Economic Times, BCG’s Nimisha Jain outlines why investors in India are cautious about investing in late-stage startups and are interested in supporting startups that are a good fit for the market and its customers. “In the environment which we are in right now, we need growth and profitability, or what one may call profitable growth,” Jain says. “It is essentially about rewiring business models to chase opportunity, but with the right set of unit economics.”
Gulf News
What Matters Most to Recruits in the UAE
Commenting in Gulf News, BCG’s Christopher Daniel highlights the crucial role that the recruitment process plays in attracting top talent in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a BCG study, 41% of survey respondents said that they would refuse an otherwise attractive offer if they had a negative experience during recruitment. Daniel says that work-life balance and financial compensation are also significant factors that candidates consider when looking for new job opportunities.
Stuff
How AI Can Supercharge Our Global Workforce
Writing for Stuff, BCG’s Phillip Benedetti explains that while artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize industries, it will not replace the human workforce. He asserts that AI will enhance productivity and decision-making, but humans are necessary to oversee the technology. “The real opportunity is finding ways to get the best working model between AI and humans, rather than trying to replace one with the other,” Benedetti says.
The Edge Singapore
AI Is Revolutionizing the Evolving Singapore Dream
Writing in The Edge Singapore, BCG’s Hanno Stegmann outlines how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform nearly every facet of life in Singapore. By automating repetitive tasks and driving innovation, AI can enhance the work experience and offer more fulfilling job opportunities for workers. “AI is set to revolutionize how Singaporeans live, work, and play, opening up new opportunities to fulfill the Singapore Dream,” he says.
Business Day
Bridging South Africa’s Energy Gap
Commenting in Business Day, BCG’s Kesh Mudaly discusses the challenges of bridging South Africa’s energy supply gap. Renewable energy can offer a cost-effective solution for energy security compared to fossil fuels, but South Africa will need to invest in expanding its power grid to support a low-carbon future. Financing renewables adds an additional challenge, he says, but South Africa’s robust banking sector could aid in financing large-scale energy projects.
PlantaDoce
Salud mental e intercambio de datos médicos capitanean el ‘boom’ de la salud en el metaverso
Desde la aparición del metaverso, las start up de salud han evolucionado para encontrar en plataformas digitales ventajas operativas frente a los espacios físicos y desde 2018 han recibido 2.200 millones de dólares en financiación privada, una inversión que han capitaneado las empresas de salud mental e intercambio de datos médicos, según el informe The Health Care Metaverse Is More Than a Virtual Reality, elaborado por Boston Consulting Group.
The Wall Street Journal
Preowned Luxury Watch Prices Outperforming the S&P 500
Commenting in The Wall Street Journal, BCG’s Nicolas Llinas explains that preowned luxury watches have become increasingly popular in recent years due to growing buyer interest and a shortage of new models. According to a BCG report, over the past five years, prices for preowned luxury watches rose at an annual rate of 20%—outpacing the S&P 500 index. Secondhand platforms for consumers and social media communities have made investing in vintage timepieces easier than ever.
Fortune
Recent Legislative Changes Create a Massive Market Opportunity for Decarbonization
Writing for Fortune, BCG’s Jim Larson, Thomas Baker, and Bahar Carroll discuss how recent US legislation has incentivized companies to invest in climate technologies. These policies have led to cost reductions, manufacturing incentives, and capacity increases, creating a market opportunity for companies to pursue decarbonization. “Corporations should act now to leverage immediate and longer-term opportunities across their operations and supply chains to capture value, meet climate targets, and advance global net zero,” the authors write.
The Edge Malaysia
The Power of Parity
In an interview with The Edge Malaysia, BCG’s Nurlin Salleh explains how the flexible and supportive work culture at BCG has contributed to her success both at home and in the workplace. “It’s quite challenging because women in general have to find and maintain that balance between work and family,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to set up an environment that supports women, understands and appreciates the challenges they undergo at different stages of their careers, and helps them through that as well.”
Nikkei Asia
Equality Efforts Alone Will Not Close Southeast Asia’s Gender Gap
Writing in Nikkei Asia, BCG’s Anis Mohd Nor asserts that Southeast Asian countries should embrace equity and address the different needs of women in the workplace. According to a BCG study, men in the Asia-Pacific region tend to leave their jobs for functional reasons, such as compensation and advancement opportunities, while women are more likely to do so for personal, flexibility, and caregiving reasons. To create a more inclusive work environment, says Mohd Nor, employers should enact inclusive policies that recognize the specific needs of women.
The Jakarta Post
Can E-Mobility Take to the Air in Indonesia?
Writing in The Jakarta Post, BCG’s Nicolas Meyer and Andrey Berdichevskiy discuss the opportunities for electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles (eVTOLs) to revolutionize transportation in Indonesia. While eVTOLs won’t replace conventional helicopters, electric air mobility offers fast, clean transportation—allowing emergency medical services to bypass traffic congestion in cities like Jakarta, and disaster relief efforts to better deploy supplies and specialists to and from affected areas. Indonesia can also emerge as a manufacturing hub for eVTOL components and vehicles, they say, but the country must first overcome challenges in regulation, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
Fortune
How Employers Can Prepare for AI in the Workplace
Commenting in Fortune, BCG’s Julia Dhar discusses strategies employers can use to maximize AI’s benefits while addressing their staff’s change aversion. Dhar suggests that leaders should anticipate employee hesitancy when implementing AI tools and design upskilling plans accordingly. “Change doesn’t come super comfortably to human beings,” says Dhar. “And if executives and leaders are consistently out there only saying that this change is exciting and energizing, you’re unlikely to bring people with you.”
Vogue Business
Why Luxury Brands Are Shifting Focus Beyond NYC and LA in the US
In Vogue Business, BCG’s Sarah Willersdorf discusses the shifting geographical demand of luxury goods in the United States. In an effort to reach high-value consumers, luxury brands are targeting states like Florida and Texas where demand for luxury goods has grown significantly. “The US was always more than just the East and West Coasts,” Willersdorf says. “But European brands are now ensuring they direct their efforts to all major cities, not just New York and Los Angeles.”
The Times
UK Businesses Remain Positive Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Commenting in The Times, BCG’s Raoul Ruparel discusses how, despite predictions of a financial downturn, companies in the United Kingdom are optimistic that economic growth will improve over the next three years. According to a BCG survey of more than 1,500 UK business leaders, 61% expect economic output to be “somewhat or significantly better” in 2025. While UK officials have been more pessimistic about the country’s economic future, says Ruparel, most businesses predict only a short-lived downturn and are hopeful that the labor market will remain strong.