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Fashion Value Chain
11-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Experts Push for E-Waste Reform Ahead of Recycling Show
As momentum builds toward the Bharat Recycling Show 2025, Media Fusion and Crain Communications hosted the second edition of their industry roundtable series on June 27 in New Delhi. The session convened leading voices across India's sustainability, waste management, and policy landscape to address two growing challenges: e-waste and end-of-life battery disposal. The panel emphasized how India's surging digital footprint and rapid EV adoption are generating record levels of electronic and battery waste—issues that the current recycling framework struggles to manage. Speakers stressed the urgent need for stronger Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) enforcement, formalized collection systems, reverse logistics, and regulation of informal scrap networks. L. Pugazhenthy, Executive Director, India Lead Zinc Development Association, highlighted that dry cells and lithium-ion batteries are frequently mishandled due to weak enforcement and regulatory loopholes. 'Despite existing guidelines, compliance remains poor and informal channels dominate,' he noted. Satish Sinha, Associate Director, Toxics Link, pointed to the disconnect between existing rules and actual implementation, warning that government auctions often favor unregulated players. India's e-waste market, valued at USD 2.96 billion in 2024, is forecast to triple by 2033, driven by urbanization and rising digital consumption. Yet, speakers like Preeti Tiwari (Landbell GreenForest Solutions) emphasized that unless supported by transparent supply chains and shared producer responsibility, EPR policies will fall short. Gautam Mehra (OpenGate Global Enterprises) and Akshit Jain (Recyclify) flagged serious data and infrastructure gaps, which hinder traceability and accountability across the recycling ecosystem. Pallas Chandel of GIZ highlighted the plight of peri-urban and rural regions, where the absence of formal collection networks leads to open burning and serious pollution. She called for decentralized models and integration of informal rural workers into formal systems. WRI India and Global Green Growth Institute representatives shared insights from global best practices, while NAMO eWaste CEO Sanjeev Srivastava advocated for financial support and pricing mandates to level the playing field for formal recyclers. Panelists jointly recommended real-time monitoring, informal sector inclusion, enforcement audits, and public education. These interventions, they agreed, are critical to building a sustainable and scalable recycling ecosystem in India. The Bharat Recycling Show 2025 will be held from 13–15 November at Hall 6, NESCO Exhibition Center, Mumbai, providing a platform for commodity-focused showcases and strategic industry discussions.
Bangkok Post
11-07-2025
- Business
- Bangkok Post
Firms focusing on retail media networks for sales
A retail media network, driven by data analytics using artificial intelligence (AI) technology, is a key strategy for brands this year to reach consumers at scale to deliver tangible business results. The strategy addresses brands' growing demand for measurable advertising results by converging key touchpoints in people's daily lives to take action, such as clicking, making purchase decisions, repeat purchases, or sharing content, said Chatchapol Ongnithiwat, general manager of media convergence business at EGG Digital. Retail media networks are retailers' advertising platforms that allow brands to advertise their products on the retailers' digital channels. According to Nielsen Global Annual Marketer Survey 2025, more than 65% of marketers worldwide reaffirm the growing role of retail media networks, including 68% in Asia, seeing them as pivotal in driving business and marketing. Consumer awareness is insufficient, as consumers want brands to take action, said Mr Chatchapol. He said EGG Digital found that using a data-driven, omni-channel retail media network with real-time adaptability can turn ad viewers into buyers at a ratio of 8:1, compared with 66:1 for ads without a retail media network. These figures demonstrate the power of attention that retail media networks deliver when precisely designed to work with other media from the first stage of the marketing funnel. Undertaking data-driven communication at the right place and time can transform awareness into measurable business results. "Some 65% of marketers believe that retail media networks will play an increasing role in their media mix this year," said Mr Chatchapol. He said the retail media network should use big data analytics, equipping brands and media agencies with consumer insights to optimise their strategic planning and measure results in real-time. The result is the ability to fine-tune their plans quickly and efficiently to connect with consumers nationwide across lifestyles and occasions, leading to attention and actions that translate to measurable business opportunities, said Mr Chatchapol. "Retail media networks that combine the power of online and offline channels in consumers' daily lives can make a well-rounded impact, improving media efficiency by more than 61% while minimising the brands' wasted budgets and ensuring personalised consumer experiences at all times," he said. Mr Chatchapol said EGG Digital is a leading provider of big data analytics by AI, integrated media services and marketing solutions. The company recently introduced a concept of "everyday-touchpoint-attention-to-conversion" to help brands unlock opportunities through retail media networks. The concept is based on it leveraging its extensive consumer data, its MediaFusion platform powered by agentic AI, and a media network. Such networks include the retail media network at Lotus's and Makro stores, the personalised social media that adapt in real-time, and smart out-of-home digital screens that adapt ads based on brands' daily conditions. These elements form the everyday touchpoint attention to conversion concept, transforming advertising spaces into always-on connection between brands and consumers while turning each touchpoint into an attention gainer, leading to action that creates valuable opportunities for brands. The company has around 500 brands as customers, with total revenue of 2.8 billion baht last year, up 15% from 2023.
Fashion Value Chain
03-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Bharat Recycling Show 2025 to Advance Circular Economy
Media Fusion and Crain Communications have announced the launch of Bharat Recycling Show 2025, India's premier trade show and conference dedicated to commodity recycling. Scheduled for November 13–15 at Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, the event aims to unite policymakers, innovators, and industry leaders to accelerate progress in recycling technology and circular economy practices. In a strategic move, the show will be co-located with the 2nd edition of Plastics Recycling Show India, creating a comprehensive showcase across multiple sectors and promoting cross-industry collaborations. Mr. Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion, noted, 'India's waste management sector is projected to hit USD 18.40 billion by 2030, yet only 30% of recyclable waste is currently processed. This platform will unlock vast untapped potential by facilitating dialogue, innovation, and policy synergy.' The exhibition will cover a diverse array of recycling streams including: Metals (ferrous and non-ferrous like iron, copper, aluminum, gold) E-waste Battery disposal and reuse End-of-life vehicles (ELVs) Tyres Paper and packaging Construction & demolition waste Wood Textile recycling Leading associations like ILZDA and MTLEXS are supporting the event, which will feature major global and Indian players such as LAMACART, Forest Resources, and Power Hydrotech. Mr. Matthew Barber, Global Events Director, Crain Communications, highlighted, 'As India's recycling industry gains global momentum, Bharat Recycling Show 2025 provides a timely, holistic platform for breakthrough solutions, regulatory engagement, and industry transformation.' A high-level conference alongside the exhibition will delve into circular economy strategies, sustainable packaging, tech innovations, and regulatory frameworks—reinforcing India's shift toward an eco-conscious recycling ecosystem.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Technologies to shape airport experience, say experts
With the number of air passengers steadily growing India, transformative technologies like biometric-based Digi Yatra, AI-powered digital twins, integrated multi-modal transport systems, and Net Zero, LEED-certified terminals would shape airport experiences, said experts. They also stressed on the need to strengthen digital ecosystems to manage rising cybersecurity risks which has been identified as a crucial area of focus. 'India's aviation growth presents a dual challenge—securing borders while easing the journey for millions of law-abiding passengers. In Mumbai alone, we clear 22,000–25,000 international travellers daily, averaging 10-minute customs clearance. Our aim is to cut this to 5 minutes,' said Joseph Gouda (IRS), Joint Director, Mumbai Customs while speaking at a round table discussion on 'Reimagining airport passenger infrastructure through innovation, technology and sustainability' organised ahead of the Inter Passenger Terminal Expo 2025 by Media Fusion. 'By adopting AI, ML, RFID, and Advanced Passenger Information systems, we are shifting from manual checks to smarter, targeted interventions. This transformation will make our infrastructure both more secure and passenger-friendly—essential for India's aviation future,' he added. Stating that India has transformed biometric travel with Digi Yatra, where one's face becomes one's boarding pass, Nitin Sharma, DVP – Business Development, of global security group dormakaba, said they were solving complex challenges—like group travel and one-click gate registration—while ensuring data privacy with automatic purging post-flight. 'Innovations like wider gates to prevent tailgating, now powered by AI and ML, were born from India's unique needs and are setting global benchmarks. With under 10% of the population currently flying, we are preparing for exponential growth by scaling smart, cost-efficient technologies. India's rapid pace of innovation is not only enhancing domestic operations but creating airport solutions the world is now adopting,' he said. On the evolving airport infrastructure development in the country, Geetha Priya G, Senior Director – Infrastructure & Airports, JLL India said there was a need to build infrastructure that was resilient, adaptive and efficient. 'Greenfield airports offer the luxury of blank canvas while brownfield sites push us to rethink with constraints for unique, smart and adaptive design solutions. The future lies in modular construction, digital first terminal cores that centralize operations, passenger movement and energy management.' 'Early-stage collaboration is critical—drawing insights from operations, policy shifts, and tech trends helps avoid costly course corrections. We need a terminal design language rooted in sustainability, with built-in readiness for climate volatility, aging demographics, rapid digital changes and hybrid spaces that can handle intensity and downtime with equal ease. Aligning this vision with financial models that attract private investment is key to delivering infrastructure that's future-ready and locally responsive,' she added.
United News of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Maha: Speakers outline key priorities into building airport ecosystems
Mumbai, June 5 (UNI) In the lead-up to the India Passenger Terminal Show (IPTS) 2025, a media roundtable was held here on Thursday, in which the participants offered critical insights into building airport ecosystems that are smarter, greener and future-ready. The roundtable, hosted by Media Fusion under the theme 'Reimagining Airport Passenger Infrastructure through Innovation, Technology and Sustainability,' brought together a distinguished panel of speakers: Joseph Gouda, Joint Director, Indian Revenue Service; Sumeet Suseelan, member, Ministry of Civil Aviation (AAC), Government of India; Geetha Priya G, Senior Director & Sector Head – Infrastructure & Airports, JLL India; Vikram Falodiya, Head – Terminal Operations, Navi Mumbai International Airport; Nitin Sharma, DVP – Business Development, dormakaba, and Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion LLC. Discussions centred on India's remarkable aviation trajectory—now the world's third-largest domestic market, contributing 1.5 percent to national GDP and supporting 7.7 million jobs. Over the last decade, more than 85 airports have been developed, with a roadmap to scale that number to 350 by 2047 under the government's Viksit Bharat vision. The roundtable highlighted both the opportunities and the urgency to reshape infrastructure in line with this growth. Speakers outlined key priorities, including the need to bridge infrastructure gaps, reduce import dependencies and enhance regional connectivity through the UDAN scheme. Strengthening digital ecosystems to manage rising cybersecurity risks was also identified as a crucial area of focus. With over 12 billion US dollars already invested in air transport infrastructure, India is setting its sights on capturing a USD four billion share of the global Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) market by 2031, with the aim of establishing itself as a self-reliant aviation hub. The conversation also showcased a suite of transformative technologies shaping airport experiences: biometric-based Digi Yatra, AI-powered digital twins, integrated multi-modal transport systems, and Net Zero, LEED-certified terminals were all cited as pivotal in creating globally benchmarked, passenger-centric infrastructure. UNI AAA SS
