The Indians have a sweet tooth and there are no two opinions about it. One only has to look at the number of sweet marts and local ‘mithaiwallahs’ in nearly every colony of every city or town. Even smaller towns and talukas have their own sprinkling of sweet shops. India accounts for almost 15% of 125 m tonnes of global sugar production and consumes about 13% of the same.

Starting from the good old days of Ambassadors' and Premier Padminis' to fifth generation Accords’, the Indian passenger car segment has come a long way. In this article, we look at some crucial aspects of the industry and its growth potential.

Change is the only constant in the media industry. Convergence today is taking centre stage in this change. Economic liberalization and the subsequent advent of cable television has spurred the entertainment revolution in India and it’s just the beginning.

Once upon a time not so long ago, one could identify a student of engineering or architecture by the drafter or the T-square they carried. But the students in the future won’t have the privilege (or the pain) as computers have long since replaced drawing boards in the industry. It is a question of time when the colleges follow suite. Information technology has not only changed the way the engineering industry draws but also the way it designs and manufactures.

The Indian bakery market is still in a nascent stage. In a country where average per capita income hovers around US$ 450 per annum, bakery items are not very high on the list of priorities for the masses. Low margins, and a high level of fragmentation characterize the bakery segment. Awareness is nearly 100%, however, penetration is lower in rural areas at 15-20% and at 60% in urban areas. This is mainly because these products are consumed as snacks, and do not form part of the main course meal.