Sustainability Outlook

Semiconductor industry in India may hold its own in downturn

India could be relatively insulated from the worst effects of the severe downturn in the global semiconductor market, with the domestic market for semiconductors forecast to grow more than six times faster than the worldwide market.

Cairn initiates training programme for Bihar farmers

With a view to spreading awareness among farmers about increasing the fertility of land, Cairn India, an oil exploration major, has initiated training programmes for peasants in Bihar as part of corporate social responsibility initiative.

Vodafone publishes study on socio - economic impact of mobile phones in India

The report demonstrates that mobiles aid the process by which disadvantaged groups, including the low - skilled labor force, enjoy the fruits of economic growth. The report contains specific studies of how mobile devices benefit rural farmers, SMEs and the populations of urban slums. The research also showed that information via mobile, such as weather reports and market prices, has begun to have an impact on productivity for the agricultural sector.