WISE Tech Insights

  • 28 May, 2026

    The Bengaluru–Mumbai–Delhi-NCR (BMD) circuit is no longer the default launchpad for India’s most ambitious start-ups. Explore how founders in tier-2/3 Bharat are trading metro burn for capital-efficient hyper-scale, deeper markets, and new support architectures, such as the WISETech India Pitchathon.

    Breaking the BMD bias: Why India’s startup hyper-scale is quietly moving to Bharat

    28 May, 2026

    The Bengaluru–Mumbai–Delhi-NCR (BMD) circuit is no longer the default launchpad for India’s most ambitious...

  • 30 March, 2026

    Net Zero is no longer the finish line—it’s just the starting point. Discover how Net Positive companies like Danone, Interface, Natura, and Patagonia redesign their businesses to restore ecosystems, build social capital, and unlock resilient, long-term growth. Dive into this playbook on moving from ‘doing less harm’ to actively healing the world while staying profitable.

    Zero is not enough: Why net positive companies gain by solving the world’s problems

    30 March, 2026

    Net Zero is no longer the finish line—it’s just the starting point. Discover how Net Positive companies...

  • 23 January, 2026

    Discover how brands can turn upcycled products into must-have experiences by tapping consumer motivations like waste prevention, community, and emotional attachment. This article, adapted from SPJIMR’s Management Practice Insights (MPI), distils research-backed strategies to move sustainability from good intention to everyday purchase.

    Selling sustainability: Turning upcycled into irresistible

    23 January, 2026

    Discover how brands can turn upcycled products into must-have experiences by tapping consumer...

  • 1 January, 2026

    Decoding the ecosystem: The 2025 WISE Tech wrap-up distils 17 WISE Tech Insights editions into four big themes reshaping India’s startup landscape — from fintech rails and climate realism to lifestyle regulation and social impact at scale.

    Decoding the ecosystem: The 2025 WISE Tech wrap-up

    1 January, 2026

    Decoding the ecosystem: The 2025 WISE Tech wrap-up distils 17 WISE Tech Insights editions into four big...

  • 24 December, 2025

    Wondering how to move from AI pilots to production without breaking your budget or processes? Discover the strategic roadmap through data readiness, governance frameworks, and workforce transformation. Read the full piece.

    Beyond the hype: The strategic roadmap to AI readiness, governance, and workforce transformation

    24 December, 2025

    Wondering how to move from AI pilots to production without breaking your budget or processes? Discover the strategic...

  • 17 November, 2025

    Curious why Indian agritech is rich in potential but still unicorn-poor? Explore the structural paradox and the roadmap ahead. Read the full piece today.

    The unicorn paradox: Why Indian agritech requires integration, not disruption

    17 November, 2025

    Curious why Indian agritech is rich in potential but still unicorn-poor? Explore the structural paradox...

  • 31 October, 2025

    Why is every fintech app now a loan app? We celebrate the unicorns, but the untold story of Indian fintech is one of survival. Has UPI pivoted fintechs into high-risk digital lending? Read the deep dive into the fragile lending monoculture, the ‘Indian Anomaly’, and the systemic risks we’re ignoring.

    Fintech: Beyond the unicorns, the untold story

    31 October, 2025

    Why is every fintech app now a loan app? We celebrate the unicorns, but the untold story of Indian fintech...

  • 6 October, 2025

    As code generation becomes instant, the question is no longer just about a programmer’s skills, but about their enduring value. Discover the human capabilities that remain indispensable in an increasingly automated world.

    Code in the red: AI, tech debt, and the future of the programmer

    6 October, 2025

    As code generation becomes instant, the question is no longer just about a programmer's skills...

  • 15 September, 2025

    India must now move from DPI to DPIntel. How can AI be leveraged to build a smarter, more responsive nation?

    India's next digital leap: From public infrastructure to public intelligence

    15 September, 2025

    India must now move from DPI to DPIntel. How can AI be leveraged to build a smarter, more responsive nation?

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  • 28 August, 2025

    84% of Indian consumers say they prefer sustainable products, so why aren’t our shopping carts greener? We unpack the paradox.

    The Green Dilemma: Why Aren't We Buying What We Believe In?

    28 August, 2025

    84% of Indian consumers say they prefer sustainable products, so why aren’t our shopping carts...

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  • 18 August, 2025

    Behind the glossy sales and ever-changing trends lies a pressing question: What’s the real cost of fast fashion?

    Fast Fashion: Fast on fashion, slow on responsibility?

    18 August, 2025

    Behind the glossy sales and ever-changing trends lies a pressing question: What’s the real cost of fast fashion?

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  • 28 July, 2025

    As nutraceuticals flood our shelves and screens, this article asks: Are they truly supplementing our health or commodifying our anxieties?

    In the name of health: The promise and peril of nutraceuticals

    28 July, 2025

    As nutraceuticals flood our shelves and screens, this article asks: Are they truly supplementing our health...

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  • 14 July, 2025

    In a market where Sting dethroned Red Bull, we unpack the caffeinated chaos behind India’s surging thirst for energy drinks.

    Fizz to frenzy: Decoding India's explosive energy drink craze

    14 July, 2025

    In a market where Sting dethroned Red Bull, we unpack the caffeinated chaos behind India’s surging...

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  • 28 June, 2025

    In a marketplace designed by algorithms, are your choices a reflection of your intent or a response to an impulse?

    The mindful marketplace: Steering AI from impulse to intention

    28 June, 2025

    In a marketplace designed by algorithms, are your choices a reflection of your intent or a response to an impulse?

  • 14 June, 2025

    With 12 billion sanitary pads creating a ‘wicked problem’ for India’s environment, discover the wise innovations needed to solve a crisis that product design alone cannot fix.

    Wise Innovations to a Wicked Problem: Sanitary Waste Disposal

    14 June, 2025

    With 12 billion sanitary pads creating a 'wicked problem' for India's environment, discover the wise innovations...

  • 30 May, 2025

    Unlock the story of India’s ‘Lego Block’ Digital Stack: a revolutionary approach to building a global blueprint for inclusive growth that’s transforming a billion lives.

    India’s Digital Stack: Lego Block Approach for Population Scale Digital Transformation

    30 May, 2025

    Unlock the story of India's 'Lego Block' Digital Stack: a revolutionary approach to building a global...

  • 20 May, 2025

    What if your packaging could heal the planet instead of harming it? Dive into India’s “Waste to Wow” revolution, uncovering groundbreaking sustainable solutions that are rewriting the future of packaging.

    From Waste to Wow: Charting India's Sustainable Packaging Revolution

    20 May, 2025

    What if your packaging could heal the planet instead of harming it? Dive into India's "Waste to Wow" revolution...

  • 10 May, 2025

    This article delves deep into India’s Drone Revolution that is rapidly reshaping industries, asking critical questions regarding job futures and citizen privacy, and exploring the delicate balance between innovation and responsible growth.

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    10 May, 2025

    This article delves deep into India's Drone Revolution that is rapidly reshaping industries, asking critical...

  • 24 April, 2025

    Based on the Sustainability Attitudes survey conducted by WISE Tech | SPJIMR across 10 Indian cities and over 2000 responses, this article presents key findings that uncover how Urban India perceives sustainability and identify untapped opportunities for businesses.

    24 April, 2025

    Based on the Sustainability Attitudes survey conducted by WISE Tech | SPJIMR across 10 Indian cities...

  • 10 April, 2025

    This article uncovers the ‘responsible’ element of product management, questioning the weightage of innovation in the face of ethics and sustainability, while using multiple real-world examples to give actionable guidance to product managers in innovating responsibly.

    10 April, 2025

    This article uncovers the 'responsible' element of product management, questioning the weightage...

  • 28 March, 2025

    This article dives into the advent of AI in cancer detection, understanding its significance, while also looking at the various challenges faced to make this innovation wise and inclusive for all stakeholders.

    28 March, 2025

    This article dives into the advent of AI in cancer detection, understanding its significance, while also...

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  • 21 March, 2025

    Unpacking the mechanisms behind carbon credits, this article explores the multi-billion-dollar up-and-coming industry with real-world examples and shines a light on the potential dangers that need to be addressed, like greenwashing, low-quality offsets, and systemic inequalities.

    21 March, 2025

    Unpacking the mechanisms behind carbon credits, this article explores the multi-billion-dollar up-and-coming...

 

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