UAV-based remote sensing in defence
By Cdr. Gautam Nanda, Associate Partner, Aerospace and Defence, KPMG in India
(3 min read)
Global militaries are looking at drones to fulfil multiple additional roles, such as active combat/surgical strikes, electronic warfare, mid-air refuelling, delivery of critical cargo to remote locations, etc. The rapid improvements in sensors as well as software, hardware and deployment tactics mean that there is a great amount of change, both for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that manufacture them as well as security forces that operate them.
Shoring up D2C with customer experience could be a powerhouse for retail in India
By Nikhil Sethi, Partner – Business Consulting, KPMG in India
(4 min read)
The direct-to-consumer (D2C) business model is transforming India’s consumer market. While it had emerged as a concept, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the disruptions it brought with it, accelerated the adoption of the D2C model. Businesses realised the importance of a direct engagement with customers, pushing them to move beyond traditional business models. This has given momentum to the D2C segment, encouraging more players to leverage this model.
Disruptions in mobility
By Jeffry Jacob, Partner, Industry Group Leader – Automotive, KPMG in India
(4 min read)
The auto industry has always been associated with rapid disruptions, be it the stringent emission norms imposed by regulators across the globe in a short period of time, the shared mobility trend that saw the rise of new-age players, the accelerated pace of digitalisation driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, or rising commodity and gasoline prices due to the ongoing geopolitical issues. The automotive industry has been shown to be very agile and dynamic, effectively adapting to new changes.
The evolving landscape of insurance tech
(4 min read)
India’s insurtech segment has been the fastest-growing segment. Such strong growth and an increasing demand for innovative technology from new-age customers will stimulate traditional insurers to either acquire technology capabilities or partner with insurtech companies.
Automated environments: Scaling up digitisation for a streamlined supply chain
By Neeraj Bansal, Co-Lead and COO, India Global, KPMG in India
(6 min read)
There is a growing importance of having a supply chain that is both adaptive to situational demands and resilient enough to overcome shocks and disturbances. By digitising the supply chain and automating operations, businesses can identify vulnerabilities in advance and ensure that safeguards are in place to avert a domino effect.
