Pranjal Sharma

New Delhi

Economic Analyst and Writer at Freelance

Analysis, comment, advisory on economy, globalisation, technology. Columns @bsindia @BWbusinessworld; @The_OSB; Author, The Next New @krantination

Articles

Digipin: Mapping Addresses Digitally

1 week ago | rediff.com | Pranjal Sharma

Digipin promises to revolutionise location-based services in India with safeguards. Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. IMAGE: Digipin will create a unique number for an area as small as 4 metres by 4 metres. From the traditional money order system to the modern ecommerce industry, people have relied on the postal pin code to send mail and materials to places.
Securing Software Created by AI Agents

3 weeks ago | dzone.com | Pranjal Sharma

The rise of impact has had a direct effect on the software development industry since ChatGPT and Generative AI became mainstream in late 2022. The ability of GenAI tools to write workable code was touted as one of its significant advantages, and AI has continued to improve since then. The rise of agentic AI, which can autonomously write, debug, and deploy code to environments, is the next major shift in software development. It also needs a fresh relook from a security perspective.
How AI Is Transforming Travel

1 month ago | rediff.com | Pranjal Sharma

As many as 94 per cent of travel and tourism industry leaders consider AI to be critical to their business. The travel industry runs on personal interaction and here technology is making relationships more efficient. Travellers and service providers are leaning on artificial intelligence (AI) for more informed decisions. Price comparison, destination assessment and consumer behaviour are being enabled by new technology tools.
Global race for minerals will define new power equations

2 months ago | orfonline.org | Pranjal Sharma

Image Source: Getty The hunger for rare earths and critical minerals is shaping global geo-political developments. The control and access to minerals will define powers equations for the next few decades. Countries with ready and affordable access to these minerals will be strengthen their economies. Supply control of such minerals will underpin an economy’s technological prowess. The scramble for natural resources has been occurring for ages.
Global race for minerals will define new power equations

2 months ago | or-f.org | Pranjal Sharma

Image Source: Getty The hunger for rare earths and critical minerals is shaping global geo-political developments. The control and access to minerals will define powers equations for the next few decades. Countries with ready and affordable access to these minerals will be strengthen their economies. Supply control of such minerals will underpin an economy’s technological prowess. The scramble for natural resources has been occurring for ages.
Global race for minerals will define new power equations

2 months ago | sundayguardianlive.com | Pranjal Sharma

In the tariff war with the US, China has put export controls on rare earths. In anticipation of such controls, President Donald Trump has been sharply focused on access and supply of mineral resources as part of his plan to reinforce economic security of the US. The hunger for rare earths and critical minerals is shaping global geo-political developments. The control and access to minerals will define power equations for the next few decades.
What Tech Risks Will the World Face in 2025?

Feb 12, 2025 | rediff.com | Pranjal Sharma

While advancements in biotechnology hold immense promise for health and innovation, they also come with significant risks if misused. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational purposes. Every wave of change brings risks with it. As technology gathers pace, risks are becoming multidimensional. The World Economic Forum (WEF) recently published two reports that highlight the technology risks of 2025.
o9 Solutions Co-founder & CEO

Feb 2, 2025 | business-standard.com | Pranjal Sharma

o9 Solutions is a US-based company that uses artificial intelligence (AI) for supply-chain planning and forecasting for international enterprises that include Marelli, Marks and Spencer, PepsiCo and Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The company is valued at more than $3.7 billion and in India it has offices in Bengaluru and Coimbatore where more than 2,500 employees work.
Interpreting the unknown in Davos for a year of uncertainties

Feb 1, 2025 | sundayguardianlive.com | Pranjal Sharma

Misinformation and disinformation remain top short-term risks for the second consecutive year, underlining their persistent threat to societal cohesion and governance by eroding trust and exacerbating divisions within and between nations. Davos/NEW DELHI: The 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos took place amidst a swirl of uncertainties. Most legacy economies are in turmoil, while growth economies are collaborating.
MD Bharat Kaushal

Dec 8, 2024 | business-standard.com | Pranjal Sharma

Hitachi, the Japanese conglomerate, has a range of businesses in India: From railway systems to energy and IT solutions. The company takes its learning in India to the rest of the world, said Bharat Kaushal, corporate officer of Hitachi Ltd. and managing director of Hitachi India. Kaushal, in a video interview with Pranjal Sharma, spoke about research, semiconductors and his company's plans. Edited excerpts:Hitachi has been in India since the 1930s. What a fantastic journey it has been-isn't it?