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Articles
15 articles found for market-research:
- 8 Things to Look for in a Good Research Partner
If you're in business, you're at war.
Odds are you’re also trying to run a lean business, which means you've not got enough manpower to chuck into the trenches.
When it comes to gathering critical information about the markets, the competitors, or even the feasibility of key business decisions; most firms operating out there have in-house research experts that are a jack of all trades, but masters of none. And this might work in few cases.
Sometimes though, and this definitely sneaks up on the weary that aren’t wary, you’ll need to spring a little extra for situations that call for specific expertise.
Your first big decision is whether you want to tackle this internally, or hire a Research Partner. - China’s Car Population May Peak With Regulatory Caps
Auto sales in China slowed considerably over the nine months leading up to September 2015.
- International Beer Brands Are Betting Big on Africa’s Untapped Beer Market
Surging urban populations and better economic tides are good news for a budding African breweries sector; localization and aggressive expansion likely as several international players vie for a slice of the pie.
- Oil & Gas Players Need to Weather Serious Regulatory Reforms to Counter Climate Change
2016 is going to be a year of reckoning for the Oil & Gas industry.
- Nearly One-third of Saudi Stocks are Trading Below Book Value
Despite some headway in reducing its reliance on oil, the Saudi economy and stock market is showing signs of stress in the face of declining oil prices.
- 3 Reasons Why Most European Banks Will Recall Legacy Tier 1 Bonds in 2017
Commerzbank and Standard Chartered surprised bondholders in November last year when they decided against exercising the call option on high-coupon fixed-rate legacy tier 1 bonds that are due in 2017.
Their decision could be outliers rather than ominous however, driven largely by factors that aren’t likely to sway most other European banks. - MiFID II — Impact on the EU’s Research and Trading Desks
The European Commission approved the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) in April last year, regulations that are slated for implementation by 3rd January, 2018.
The directive requires complete unbundling of research costs from trading commissions in order to ensure efficient market performance and transparency, with significant implications for inducement-related considerations among both buy-side and sell-side firms. - The Internet of Things (IoT) — Changing the Manufacturing Sector’s Landscape for Good
Rising consumer demand, increasing technology penetration, and the advent of modern machines are disrupting traditional manufacturing processes, compelling the manufacturing sector to become more autonomous and self-driven.
- Oral Insulin
Diabetes is a type of metabolic disorder caused by an insulin imbalance in the body either due to insufficient production of insulin by the pancreas or due to body cells not responding to the insulin that is produced.
- 3D Printing
3D printing is a process of creating solid objects, where consecutive layers of materials are set in three dimensions until the desired object is formed according to data fed in the modelling software or from the scan of an existing object.
- Purchase Price Allocations: What CFOs need to know to get it right?
Purchase Price Allocation (PPA) is an important component of a merger and acquisition transaction. It entails distribution of the value of the purchase consideration among various tangible and intangible assets (and liabilities) acquired from the target following the merger/acquisition. Residual purchase consideration, if any, is recorded as goodwill in the acquiring company’s books. A fairly complex process, it requires deep domain knowledge, understanding of the business plan, and expertise in intrinsic valuation to ensure all aspects of the analysis have been factored in accurately.
- Use Cases: Digital Twin in Livestock Farming
The agriculture industry is confronted with a new set of problems such as shortage of labor, pressure to feed an increasing population, and environmental degradation that are affecting the health of plants and animals and, consequently, agricultural produce. Agtech, entailing application of technology to agricultural operations and processes, is fast emerging as a solution to address these issues. Investment in digitalization in agriculture is lucrative in terms of increasing productivity, process efficiency and animal welfare. One such approach is the digital twin technology, yet to be explored in livestock farming. The use cases mentioned here indicate the technology’s application in livestock farming.
- Healthy Fast Food: Will This be a Sustainable Trend?
Fast food has always been associated with terms such as “unhealthy”, “fat-laden”, and “cholesterol booster”. Recently, these concepts are fallings away as a new trend of healthy fast food emerges, catching the fancy of millennials and Gen Z. Rising awareness about consuming healthy meals and promoting an environment-friendly lifestyle are factors prompting a change in consumer preferences. The demand for vegetarian, organic, and vegan options is on the rise; the global pandemic also played a key role in popularizing healthy consumption habits. The fast-food industry is now ready to cash in on this emerging trend.
- Long-Term Trends Likely to Emerge in TMT Sector as an Aftermath of COVID-19
COVID-19 has led to increased usage of internet as well as technology, media, and telecom (TMT). As the virus continues to force nations to remain under lockdown, these trends will be long-term and may become part of the “new normal.” While the developed countries already had a large base of online users, they still saw a surge in numbers. The emerging nations are continuing to see a rise and yet have unexplored potential that could lead to further growth.
- Chemicals 4.0 – An Overview of Potential Digitization Drivers
Parallel to the industrial revolution, the chemical industry has surged in terms of both production volumes and innovations. The sector’s adaptability to modernization, especially adopting digitization, is a testament to its resilience, irrespective of economic conditions, especially the crisis currently underway globally. Considering the innovations, investor interest, and positive industry estimates, digitization in this sector is expected to increase. Due to the constant need for chemicals across allied and non-allied sectors, the outlook for the chemical industry would continue to be positive. Hence, along with the trending ‘Industry 4.0,’ ‘Chemicals 4.0’ must concord, paving the way for the potential adoption of several digitization drivers.
Blogs
28 blog posts found for market-research:
- Things to avoid while on-boarding a market research company
Access to relevant and current information is the key to success in today’s highly competitive business environment. However, this is not always easy to do in-house. It may become essential to involve a market research agency. Having said this, there are certain do’s and don’ts that need to be followed while engaging one. This article takes a look at things that should be kept in mind.
- Seven Ways a Market Research Company Can Add Value
Market research entails systematic gathering and analysis of data for a specific business environment. The company can use the information collected to take strategic decisions regarding its product or service. An essential process for both existing and new businesses, it helps in avoiding costly mistakes.
- What Trump Presidency May Mean For Manufacturing?
Following a protectionist policy alone will not help the US in the long run as the global shifts in manufacturing will always follow both demand dynamics and cost advantages. Intense lobbying is expected in early 2017 between the Corporate America and the Trump administration, and a compromise solution is the one that is most likely to emerge.
- The Healthcare Industry Could Have a Lot Riding on IoT
Although just a small sub-set of IoT’s potential applications, its ability to revolutionize the mundane in healthcare and medicine is spurring some interesting developments.
- Could Private Labels Dominate Seasoned Brands in India's Growing FMCG Market?
Competition is heating up in India’s FMCG market with retailers peddling their own private labels.
Should big brands be wary? - Could A Weak Rupee Strengthen Tourism in India?
- EIA Expects US Crude Production to Decline
- Chinese Checkers: Devaluing Yuan
- Smartphone OS Evolution: Top Market Contenders
- Engineering Plastics Growth in the US Led by Nylon and ABS
There’s a growing market for engineering plastics in the US, spurred by metal replacement, 3D printing and photovoltaics.
- Artificial Intelligence Could Boost Good Governance
Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) is definitely gaining significant ground among enterprises. It can also help governments to usher in better governance, and ultimately, improve overall growth and development.
- Privatizing India’s Cottage Industries — Popular Apparel Brands Retail Khadi Wares
India’s home-grown hand-spun fabric is going mainstream, with big apparel brands taking up the erstwhile cottage industry.
- Will India’s Auto Industry Pay the Price for Clean Air?
13 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in India.
In a quest to reduce air pollution, the Indian Supreme Court banned registrations for cars with diesel engines that exceeded 2,000cc capacity, a ban imposed within the nation’s capital until March 31, 2016.
This ban has now been extended indefinitely, and will likely be enforced in other states as well.
While a noble and necessary reform, could this policy cause more harm than good in India? - The Brexit Won’t Really Affect Britain’s Trade
While the markets are rife with speculation about an exit’s aftermath for both the UK and the EU, Britain’s trade turnovers ought to bounce back with gusto after an initial lull.
- IoT Could Save Billions in Healthcare Costs Across the US and Europe
Despite its nascent stage of development and deployment, the global healthcare industry could leverage IoT to develop an affordable, accessible, and quality care ecosystem.
- Transport and Communication Services are the Fastest Growing Sectors in India
With over 1.33 billion citizens, India has a lot of people that need to get around and keep in touch.
- Can China’s Steel Industry Survive Increased Global Protectionism?
As China’s biggest customers stem the flood of cheaper Chinese steel to safeguard their domestic markets, her overstocked steel industry will have to shape up to compete on a level playing field.
- Could the Nuclear Suppliers Group Supercharge India’s Power Sector?
India’s vying for a seat at the big table.
The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is expected to take a call on India’s membership later this month.
Membership to this selective club entails sanctions to trade in nuclear materials and technologies — some mighty crucial privileges that’d bolster India’s ability to power its future.
If things go India’s way, this could mean big business for the nation’s energy infra sector. - Are Smart Homes Still a Thing of the Future?
Smart home technology is becoming a very serious business.
We take a hard look at the market, which, like the others, is grappling with economic challenges and imbalances.
Are entrepreneurs in the space seeing their grand vision come true?
Are start-ups really making a mark?
Is innovation living up to its hype?
Read on for some of the answers. - Robust Growth Expected in the Global Building-integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) Industry
A synergy of structural aesthetics and solar technology could be a world of new possibilities for eco-friendly architecture.
- Why the U.S. Needs Automation to Keep Manufacturing Jobs Viable
The current Trump administration, in conjunction with the manufacturing sector, would have to address a growing need to convert an existing ‘semi-skilled’ workforce to a ‘tech-skilled’ workforce, which would directly align itself with the march of automation.
- IoT Could Make a Difference in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Supply Chains
The digitization of data and processes across the value chain coupled with the Internet of Things (IoT) could transform the pharmaceutical industry.
- Death Cross Alert: Time to Sell?
A Death Cross occurs when a security’s short-term moving average falls below its long-term moving average. All eyes are on the 50-day and 200-day Moving Averages (MA) for this.
- Will a Governor’s Exit Really Hit the Indian Markets?
When one of the world's best central bankers calls it quits, markets will wince, policies will change, and economic reforms will unravel.
Or will they? - The Iran nuclear deal effect: Gushing in on an oversupplied oil market
- Production Freeze: Saudi Arabia and Russia Attempt to Limit Oil Price Decline
- COVID-19 Crisis, Stock Options & 409A Valuation: An opportunity to realign the sharing of long-term value?
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to send financial markets globally in a tailspin. The economic slowdown will undoubtedly affect the technology startup and venture capital ecosystem. As per IRC 409A provisions, a valuation report is valid up to 12 months from the valuation date or the date of any significant event that can impact the valuation materially, whichever is earlier. Can COVID-19 be identified as one such event?
- Predictive Analytics – Game On
Predictive analytics, a subset of artificial intelligence (AI), is set to bring about a revolution in the coming decades. It will make forecasting ever-changing phenomenon such as weather conditions or ground motion, for instance, seismic movements, more accurate, helping save lives and reduce the scale of destruction. The possibilities of this technology, expected to have a positive impact on almost every aspect of life – physical, social, economic – are boundless, and we have only scratched the surface.
Infographics
39 infographics found for market-research:
- Growth in the Indian Telecom Tower Industry
Exploding data traffic, a growing need for high-speed 3G and 4G networks, as well as greater smartphone penetration in rural areas has lead to in-building solutions and smaller cell sites; factors that are expected to drive the Indian telecom tower industry’s growth in the near future.
- Global Lithium Ion Battery Prices
Low-cost raw materials, high packing efficiency, as well as improving economies of scale are expected to drive down Lithium-ion battery prices.
- Global Refrigerated Transport Market
A growing demand for frozen foods as well as better business models will bolster growth for the global refrigerated transport market.
- Alloy Wheel Market in India Growing Due to High-end Passenger Vehicle Variants
The Indian alloy wheel market is expected to grow by 19% CAGR (2015-2020) primarily driven by the introduction of new high-end variant models of passenger vehicles.
- Indian Agro Chemical Sector
One of the world's largest exporters of agro chemicals, India's agro chemical industry is poised for growth, backed by increasing investments and favorable government initiatives.
- Rise of Virtual Reality (VR)
The VR market had a good run in 2016, and the upswing is likely to continue due to increasing adoption of connected devices as well as the growing applications tailored to them. There are still challenges to contend with however, not the least of which are AR devices.
- China's Elevator and Escalator Market
Growing urbanization and modernization is going to make China one of the world's largest markets for new elevator and escalator equipment.
- Pre-Owned Car Market in India
A growing preference for used cars, the general decrease in holding periods, as well as the increasing number of new low-price variants will bolster growth in India's pre-owned car market.
- Polymer Emulsions Market in Indonesia
A growing demand from the paints and adhesives industries is painting a colorful picture for the Indonesian polymer emulsions market.
- Global Wearable Devices Market
The global wearable devices market is expected to increase significantly at a CAGR of ~21% between 2015–18 due to the growing popularity of IoT and an increase in consumer preference for sophisticated gadgets.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Market Overview
Despite its nascent stages of development, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is steadily gaining popularity across a wide array of sectors and applications.
- Hitting the Sweet Spot – Stevia Market Tops USD 304MN | Infographic
In the past few years, Stevia, a natural zero calorie sweetener has gained immense popularity and as of now enjoys a market value of USD 304 Million approximately.
- Asia and North America to Drive Growth in Connected Car Market
The growth in connected cars is estimated to outpace overall automobile growth in the next five years, led primarily by countries in Asia and North America (particularly the US).
- Islamic Banking Drives Qatar Banking Sector Growth | Infographic
The banking sector of Qatar has exhibited robust growth during last quarter, primarily driven by the good show put up by Islamic banking segment.
- China Logistics Market: Moving North | Infographic
China's logistics industry expanded around 10% year-on-year (yoy) and reach around 195 trillion Yuan in 2013.
- Global Freight Market – Moving Ahead | Infographic
The global freight market is expected to grow at around 5.8% to $3,966 Bn in 2017, mainly driven by infrastructure development, rising industrial production and improvement in the global economic conditions.
- Sending Right Signals – Africa Mobile Market | Infographic
Africa has emerged the fastest growing mobile market and is characterized by prepaid accounts and mobile money transactions.
- Global Beef Market – Production & Consumption | Infographic
Global beef market has largely been stable given the fact that the global beef demand-supply dynamics has mostly remained unchanged.
- German Freight Market Set to Reach USD127 BN by 2017 | Infographic
On the path to revival, the German freight market is growing moderately and expected to reach the value of USD 127 Billion. The rise in the overall trade volume in Germany is boosting this growth.
- Latin American Wind Power Market Blowing Strong
Latin American countries are undertaking various initiatives for developing the wind power sector in order to deal with increasing electricity prices and energy demand.
- Global Footwear Market – On Strong Footing! | Infographic
The global footwear market is expected to be worth USD 327Bn by the year 2017. This high growth is primarily going to be driven by the Asia – Pacific region, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% in 2012 – 2017.
- Brazilian Pesticides Market
Driven by a booming agricultural sector, the Brazilian pesticides market could be worth over USD 17 billion by 2020.
- Future of Global Telecom Industry
With a growing number of people coming online and popularity of high-bandwidth services like Video OTT on the rise, the telecom industry will need to scale up to cope with demand.
- US Music Industry: Hits Low Notes
The advent of cheap song downloads, and the end of over-priced CDs and piracy have led to a decline in the revenues of the US music industry.
- Global Mobile Wallet Market
The global mobile wallet market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 130.5% from 35BN USD in 2014 to 5250BN USD in 2020.
- Connected Car Shipments To Contribute Over 92% Of Demand in North America by 2020
BI Intelligence expects connected car sales to rise at a CAGR of 50% in North America over 2014 – 20, led largely by higher demand in the US.
- Global Toy Market – No Child’s Play | Infographic
Going forward, the global toy industry is expected to be driven by market participants’ promotional strategies and innovations in educational games, toys modeled on characters from reality television shows, multi-functional toys, tablets, among others.
- Global Shale Gas – Untapped Potential | Infographic
Despite huge reserves, shale gas remains largely unexplored and unutilized. The US, Canada & China are the only countries involved in commercial production of shale gas from shale formations.
- Contactless Cards Growing in Popularity in the UK
A popular substitute for small cash payments when dining out, getting groceries, and using public transport, the number of contactless payments are surging in the UK.
- Bottled Up - UK Soft Drinks Industry Hits a Lean Patch | Infographic
The UK soft drinks industry recovered from the decline in 2012, primarily driven by the warm and sunny weather in the summer of 2013.
- Global Airport Security Market
The global airport security market could be worth ~$11.0 Bn by 2020, driven by growth in the number of travelers, the opening of new airports, and increasingly stringent security mandates.
- Global Cryogenic Equipment Industry
The global cryogenic equipment market is expected to grow, boosted by both its growing adoption and advantages over mechanical freezing technologies.
- 3D Printing in the Manufacturing Sector
3D printing has the potential to radically transform product design, development, and manufacturing, especially among fast-paced industries such as consumer products and automotive equipment and accessories.
- Global Aluminium Automotive Sheets Market
A demand for lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles in North America and Europe as well as the growing popularity of EV vehicles will drive global demand for aluminium automotive sheets.
- Nylon and ABS to Drive Engineering Plastics Growth in the US
A growing need for metal substitutes in the construction, automotive, and electrical, and electronics industries has created a growing demand for engineering plastics.
- Paints and Coatings Market in Germany
A big customer for paints and coatings in Western Europe, the German paints and coatings market is expected to grow due strong domestic demand, a recovering construction sector, and a steady automotive industry.
- e-Waste Generation and Management - Global Market Outlook
Global e-Waste generation market to register sluggish growth, with Asia and the Americas accounting for over 50% of the e-Waste generated.
- Commercial Drones — Future Prospects
A growing demand for high-quality data coupled with technological advancements will drive the commercial drone market, which could be worth 2.1 billion USD by 2022.
- The Next Big Thing- Demand for wearable computing devices expected to rise significantly over the next few years
Technological developments and adoption levels of end users are likely to play a key role in the demand for more wearable computing devices in the near future.
Special Reports
4 special reports found for market-research:
- The Internet of Medical Things (IoMT)
A healthcare application of IoT technologies, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) represents a new era of personalized healthcare and better living standards the world over.
IoMT will enable machine to machine interaction, data-driven treatment, devices tailored to individual requirements, as well as intervention solutions that could enable real-time response from remote locations, allowing healthcare providers to save lives now more than ever before. - Is the Center of Steel Production Shifting Again?
A combination of several factors has resulted in developing countries like China and India replacing traditional steel-producing countries such as the US, Japan, and Germany over the past few years. There's another shift afoot, however, and new global centers of steel production are likely to emerge before long.
- India Budget 2014-15 Analysis
When the Finance Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley assumed office earlier this year, he had his task cut out for him.
- India Budget 2013-14 Analysis
Given the limited resources at his disposal, expectations from the finance minister were low.
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