Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
Pranjal Sharma is an economic analyst, advisor and author who focuses on technology, globalisation and inclusive growth. He serves on boards of enterprises and non-profit entities which are leveraging emerging technologies for sustainable, equitable growth. Pranjal leads public discourse at global and national platforms including World Economic Forum, St Gallen Symposium, Horasis Global Meeting and AIMA. He served as a member of the Global Agenda Council at the WEF for eight years. Previously, he spent more than two decades in print, internet and TV media, mostly in leadership roles with focus on India’s economic engagement with the world.
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Digilocker transforms document management revolution
The 100-million mark for Digilocker users is a laudable milestone. But India still has a huge task ahead to bring the benefits of digital documents to more than a billion of its people
 "Digilocker transforms document management revolution")
Additive manufacturing gathers momentum
While much of the time 3D printers are used for creating prototypes of machine components, experts believe that mass production of printed products is imminent
 "Additive manufacturing gathers momentum")
Virtual assistants become smarter
The hybrid work format has speeded up the use of intelligent virtual assistants, for customer-facing roles as well as internal enterprise management functions
 "Virtual assistants become smarter")
The final frontier of space technology
The space industry is using technologies like 5G, advanced satellite systems, 3D printing, big data, and quantum technology in its activities and operations in space
 "The final frontier of space technology")
Sizing up garments with 3D technology
Global designers and clothing brands are increasingly using sophisticated tech tools such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to clothe their customers with the right fit
 "Sizing up garments with 3D technology")
A sprinkling of artificial intelligence flavours
The skills of chefs are being complemented by foodtech solutions that are coming up with new experiments to pander to our palate. Tastes have been created by using AI models
 "A sprinkling of artificial intelligence flavours")
Car hacking is worse than carjacking
Hackers can control a car in motion and force it to accelerate or stop suddenly. They can change the radio station, turn off the engine and change the temperature setting inside
 "Car hacking is worse than carjacking")
Clever tech for smart spying
Emerging technology is being deployed not just by government agencies but also by the corporate world to get information on competitors
Going mobile with fraud detection
Preventing mobile-based fraud requires coordinated efforts between regulators, industry bodies representing mobile operators, banking and financial services, and security tech providers
 "Going mobile with fraud detection")
Anti-trust algorithms drive online sales
Investigations are required in India and other emerging economies to ensure that algorithm-led personalised pricing in e-commerce is not harmful
The future of taxation is automation
The finance ministry's new online tax filing system will help expand the tax base by reducing the time and effort required to register a new taxpayer and create a permanent account number
Attacking addictive algorithms
India has to put in place rules that seek more transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be scrutinised
Driving on high-tech highways
Roads are becoming smarter even if the people driving are not. A set of smart technologies is making construction, maintenance, and traffic management much more efficient
Tracking behaviour to protect entities
All sectors will depend on high levels of connectivity, from education to manufacturing to financial management. With every action being digitised, the potential for cyber threats grows
Blocking and chaining resume fraud
A mini-industry has come up to manage employee background checks. Studies indicate that one in five resumes have information discrepancy that is serious enough to be considered a fraud
 "Blocking and chaining resume fraud")
Tech roles need women, but companies still prefer men
Technology is too important to be left in the hands of men alone. Unhappily, despite its importance in our daily lives, enough women are not participating in the creation of future technologies
Get ready to work with robots in the kitchen
Emerging new technologies are bringing deep changes in the way food is prepared, stored and disposed of.
Fraud in fintech being fought with regulatory tech
It has been estimated that more than 1,200 lending apps are active in India. While some have been shut down or removed from Google or Apple platforms, others can pop up with frightening speed
 "Fraud in fintech being fought with regulatory tech")
Nationalism will drive global alliances in 2021
The era of tech nationalism launched with India banning Chinese tech platforms and telecom equipment
 "Nationalism will drive global alliances in 2021")
Preparing for accountability of emerging technologies
On drones, the regulatory environment has to be about much more than merely management and tracking. An important issue to consider is inadvertent collection of audio and video
 "Preparing for accountability of emerging technologies")
