Launched in 2014, StoryBites is a weekly function from YourStory, that includes notable quotable quotes in our articles of this previous week (see the earlier version right here). Share these 30 gems and insights from the week of September 6 – October 2 together with your colleagues and networks, and verify again to the unique articles for extra insights. See our particular compilation of quotes associated to India’s coronavirus responses right here.
There are 140 million two-wheelers in India, and yearly, one other 20 million two-wheelers are offered. Over $10 billion in two-wheeler financing helps this business but the expertise for patrons continues to be caught within the Eighties. – Sumit Chhazed, OTO Capital
On-demand gas supply is the subsequent huge factor within the business with the shoppers on the lookout for the comfort of refuelling unadulterated and pilferage-free diesel on the consolation of dwelling. – Neeraj Gupta, FuelBuddy
The Indian authorities appears to be offering a push for the EV and vitality storage sectors. – Praneetha Selvarasu, GODI India
Finally, India will go full electrical. It might not go as quick because the US, China, or Europe, however we wish to be one of many first ones to come back in right here. – Henrik Fisker, Fisker
With beneficial insurance policies, burgeoning infrastructure, and an enhanced high quality of life, Tier II cities current a major alternative that’s but to be tapped on a big scale. – Meghna Agarwal, IndiQube
We count on demand for flex areas to proceed to rise within the metros, and Tier II cities may also witness large progress. – Radha Dhir, Jones Lang LaSalle
Simplicity, scalability and belief grow to be the three tenets on which to construct funds for ‘Bharat’. – Rahul Chari, PhonePe
The standard of [small town] major faculty training is poor. Many don’t get equal alternatives to maneuver forward in life. – Anil Nagar, Adda247
There are over 400 million individuals (between 18-35 years) in India who will not be proficient in English, however with the correct of studying expertise of their mom tongue, they’ll enhance their employability possibilities. – Mohammed Hisamuddin, Entri.app
Our analysis established that Kerala—particularly a Tier II metropolis like Kochi – was ‘literate’ about menstrual and female hygiene, and obtainable merchandise. Nonetheless, they have been reluctant to debate these matters. – Noureen Aysha, FemiSafe
The straightforward act of capturing rain as and when it falls is a major step in the direction of tackling water shortage in India, notably in hard-hit rural areas. – Pearl Tiwari, Ambuja Cement Basis
If the way forward for India goes to emerge with small and promising companies, we’re going to want totally different types of capital. – Bhavik Vasa, GetVantage
The Indian startup ecosystem is seeing an emergence of many enterprises specializing in fixing local weather challenges. – Prashanth Venkatesh, Hindustan Unilever
On the macro stage, there are two foundational adjustments occurring that’s forward of the world right here—the India stack and the proliferation of the cell phone. – Abhijit Bose, WhatsApp
I don’t assume expertise is a problem for India. The largest hole I see is the flexibility to assume creatively. If we don’t do this, we are going to lose out – we are going to at all times be the again workplace of the world and by no means be expertise artistic for the world. – Ramesh Loganathan, IIIT Hyderabad
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