TFTF | Aug 17, 2022

The fortnight thus far

Issue #85 | Reports & resources we loved in the last 15 days.

Aug 17, 2022

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2 x Things that will affect you

1. Inflation may remain elevated despite July dip

[ NDTV > Read: Retail Inflation July: Inflation may remain elevated despite July dip - analysts - The Economic Times (indiatimes.com) ]

2. GST rates could change to correct inverted duty, exemptions

[ ET > Read: GST rates could change to correct inverted duty, exemptions: Report | Business Standard News (business-standard.com)]

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4 x 1-min perspectives to consider

1. How Puma emerged as a market leader despite starting late

[ Read: Market leaders are not always the first to enter the market. (prequateadvisory.com)]

2. What is perceived as Luck is nothing but a series of efforts to increase probability

[ Read: What is it? Probability or Luck? (prequateadvisory.com)]

3. How to leverage VCs beyond capital?

[ Read: Study: VCs spend less than 30% of their week hearing pitches (prequateadvisory.com) ]

4. Leveraging the value of Supply Chain

[ Read: Leveraging the value of Supply Chain (prequateadvisory.com)]

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4 x Reports you need to read

1. The 10 Rules of Growth

Only 13% of companies had a growth rate above 10% p.a. during the 10 years preceding the pandemic. With a slowing global economy, value-creating growth may become more elusive still. How can organisations overcome this?

[ McKinsey & Co. > Full report here:

The ten rules of growth | McKinsey ]

2. Young Gamers and the Metaverse

On average, 13–17-year-olds spend about 12.5 hours per week on video games with average spending of $42 per month, higher than what they spend on other media. What implications does this have on the industry?

[ Bain & Co. > Full report here:

Young Gamers and the Metaverse: How the Rules of Success Are Changing | Bain & Company ]

3. Future of FinTech

The lending segment in the Indian FinTech sector received funding worth $2.6 Bn. By FY25, the valuation profile of Fintech will tilt towards lending. What are the emerging themes that would shape the Fintech sector in India?

[ BCG > Full report here:

The future of Fintech in India report | BCG ]

4. India Textile and Apparel Sector

The global textile market is poised to grow at a CAGR of 4.4% to reach $1412.5 Bn in 2028. Textile exports to the US stood at $8.22 Bn, making it the biggest export hub for India. What are the growth avenues this sector can tap?

[ IBEF > Full report here:

Indian Textiles and Apparel Industry Analysis Presentation | IBEF ]

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Every article here has had 100s of hours of effort that have gone into making this relevant, insightful and concise. Due credit and thanks to all these professionals and organizations who toiled to put together these insights, of such high quality, for the use of businesses across the world.