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.
Pranjal Sharma
Emerging tech to enhance industrial workers' safety through new tools
From AI monitoring and smart PPE to mandatory safety marks, India's workplaces are set for a shift as digital tools and regulations reshape occupational safety
 "Emerging tech to enhance industrial workers' safety through new tools")
UN body sets standards for neurotechnology with global ethics code
The new guidelines aim to protect human rights as neurotech use expands beyond medicine into consumer devices and workplaces
 "UN body sets standards for neurotechnology with global ethics code")
It's AI vs AI in the cyber-crime world amid rising digital threats
As AI threats increase, governments are also deploying AI to fight cyber crime
 "It's AI vs AI in the cyber-crime world amid rising digital threats")
Technology trinity key to Viksit Bharat dreams, says Sandip Patel
We have always been predominant in the BFSI [banking, financial services, and insurance] sector, but also in a lot of essential services within India, said Sandip Patel
 "Technology trinity key to Viksit Bharat dreams, says Sandip Patel")
Tech turns the new currency for forex trade amid shifting geopolitics
The new system will use emerging technologies to complete transactions instantly - a process that typically takes about 36-48 hours
 "Tech turns the new currency for forex trade amid shifting geopolitics")
Market for AI PCs is in India's smaller cities: Asus India's Arnold Su
From gaming dominance to AI PCs, ASUS aims to be India's No. 1 laptop brand by going deeper into districts and positioning itself as a trusted home-grown choice
 "Market for AI PCs is in India's smaller cities: Asus India's Arnold Su")
Smart tech brings sea change in shipbuilding as revival gathers pace
Artificial intelligence (AI) is another game-changer, used to optimise ship design, predict maintenance needs, and streamline production schedules
 "Smart tech brings sea change in shipbuilding as revival gathers pace")
From Super Mario to AI, transformative change comes to gaming industry
More than 40 years later, the appeal of console-based video games continues in an era of artificial intelligence (AI) and the internet
 "From Super Mario to AI, transformative change comes to gaming industry")
Oil industry makes the digital leap to cut costs and lift efficiency
Fossil fuel companies are setting up digital oilfields to improve efficiency, cut costs, and enhance customer satisfaction amid focus on renewable energy
 "Oil industry makes the digital leap to cut costs and lift efficiency")
High-tech touch-up for beauty industry: AR and AI redefine makeovers
Different shades of makeup, nail polish, eye shadow and hairstyles can be experimented with by using personal smartphone cameras
 "High-tech touch-up for beauty industry: AR and AI redefine makeovers")
India's race for vital rare earth magnets amid geopolitical tensions
The use of high-efficiency magnets in consumer electronics, hard disk drives, renewable energy sectors, and mobility has made the material critically important to several industries
 "India's race for vital rare earth magnets amid geopolitical tensions")
Tech in sports empowers athletes and fans with emerging innovations
AI, data analytics, and sport medicine help athletes to monitor and improve their performance. Advanced technologies encourage spectator engagement at events
 "Tech in sports empowers athletes and fans with emerging innovations")
Every dollar or energy saved is what you don't need to produce: Sharma
We have built almost 580 vocational training centres, where we have trained almost 300,000 plus youths so far, says Deepak Sharma, zone president, Greater India, MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India
 "Every dollar or energy saved is what you don't need to produce: Sharma")
Technological shift: Internet search moves from browser to bots, SEO to GEO
Marketers are turning to generative engine optimisation, which uses GenAI to create and optimise content for improved search engine ranking
 "Technological shift: Internet search moves from browser to bots, SEO to GEO")
Digipin: A new digital way to set accurate addresses in the country
It is a digital version of the pin code system and a more accurate address for a person or organisation. The 10-digit alphanumeric code will be useful for people on the move
 "Digipin: A new digital way to set accurate addresses in the country")
HR introspects cautiously as AI automates work of talent management
HR professionals will have fewer people to manage and that work too will involve automation. As a result, they will have to change their skillsets and job profiles
 "HR introspects cautiously as AI automates work of talent management")
Artificial intelligence checks in: How it is changing the travel sector
AI-powered advisors, facial recognition and GenAI chatbots are among tools that people, airlines and the hospitality industry are using to make travel more comfortable and convenient
 "Artificial intelligence checks in: How it is changing the travel sector")
How tech can help improve corporate governance, strengthen leadership
Companies and boards face a complex regulatory environment. AI can assist them by monitoring regulations and ensuring accurate financial reporting
 "How tech can help improve corporate governance, strengthen leadership")
Operation rescue teams increasingly relying on robots in disaster zones
A wireless flying robot inspired by bumblebees, another that mimics jumping insects, and one that can go beneath collapsed buildings will help rescue teams
 "Operation rescue teams increasingly relying on robots in disaster zones")
Smart mining feeds tech's hunger for rare earths and critical minerals
Mining's next phase of growth is being shaped by the very technologies that use what it digs out from the Earth. Technology is making mining greener and safer
 "Smart mining feeds tech's hunger for rare earths and critical minerals")
