2024 in Review: Innovations, Milestones, and Industry Leadership Across Sectors and What to Look Forward to in 2025

As
2024
draws
the
curtain,
it’s
time
to
look
back
at
the
year
of
transformative
achievements
and
forward-thinking
innovation
across
industries.
While
the
year
was
full
of
changes
and
new
policies,
each
industry
witnessed
dynamism
in
the
most
progressive
format
possible.
Setting
new
benchmarks
and
navigating
the
global
landscape
with
resilience
and
creativity,
the
list
of
achievements
is
the
one
to
note.
From
pioneering
advancements
in
wireless
communication
and
ground-breaking
AI-powered
tools
to
reimagining
workplace
strategies
and
enhancing
retail
experiences,
the
sectoral
journey
this
year
has
been
nothing
short
of
remarkable. 

Reviewing
the
Year
2024

From
tech
to
education
to
HR
to
retail,
here
is
what
some
leaders
from
across
industries
have
to
say
about
the
year
gone
by
and
what
they
expect
from
2025: 

Mr.
Konark
Trivedi,
Founder
and
CEO,
Frog
Cellsat
Ltd. 

The
year
2024
has
been
transformative
for
India’s
telecom
sector,
marked
by
significant
policy
initiatives
and
remarkable
achievements
that
have
strengthened
the
national
digital
infrastructure.
Key
initiatives
such
as
the
Telecom
PLI
Scheme
and
the
BharatNet
project
have
played
a
central
role
in
expanding
broadband
access,
boosting
local
manufacturing,
and
fostering
over
22,000
job
creation;
positioning
India
as
a
global
manufacturing
hub. 

The
Telecommunication
Bill
2024
was
a
milestone
in
modernizing
regulations,
addressing
issues
like
spam
calls
and
ensuring
consumer
protection.
Similarly,
the
accelerated
rollout
of
5G,
supported
by
programs
like
GatiShakti,
tackled
deployment
challenges
through
coordinated
efforts
between
the
government
and
private
players.
A
focus
on
energy-efficient
networks
and
infrastructure
sharing
also
helped
manage
rising
operational
costs,
ensuring
growth
remained
sustainable. 

Looking
ahead
to
2025,
the
sector
must
build
on
these
achievements
by
fostering
innovation
in
areas
like
public-private
partnership,
facilitating
R&D
and
promoting
penetration
of
better
connectivity
in
lesser
connected
areas.
Ensuring
data
security
and
stringent
policies
to
avoid
surpassing
any
regulation
should
also
be
the
key
focus
to
ensure
privacy
rights
of
the
patrons.” 

Mr.
Suhas
Misra,
Co-Founder
and
Co-CEO
of
Channelplay 

“Channelplay
is
in
a
phase
of
strong
growth,
driven
by
an
ever-increasing
demand
for
professionally
managed
sales
teams,
visual
merchandising,
and
tech
deployment
in
the
channel
in
general
including
loyalty
platforms,
SFA,
and
CRM.
Our
continued
focus
on
execution
has
us
all
set
to
grow
by
more
than
38%
year-on-year.
As
we
look
forward
to
2025,
we
see
GenAI
impacting
various
dimensions
of
the
channel,
and
as
India’s
leading
channel
solutions
company
it
is
not
simply
an
opportunity
but
also
our
responsibility
to
use
it
to
the
fullest.
Our
ongoing
investment
in
our
full
channel-tech
stack
has
been
supercharged
by
the
possibilities
that
GenAI
has
to
offer.” 

Ms.
Lina
Ashar,
Founder,
Dreamtime
Learning 

2024
reaffirmed
the
potential
that
lies
in
innovative
solutions,
multi-dimensional
resilience,
and
collaboration
in
the
context
of
transforming
education
and
the
best
learning
for
the
future.
It
has
been
a
good
year
where
problems
were
solved
with
creativity
to
encourage
redefining
of
the
learning
processes.  

Together,
we
have
supported
efforts
that
sought
to
use
challenges
as
good
mechanisms
to
creatively
transform
the
process
of
learning. 

As
we
move
forward
to
2025,
our
resolve
to
this
particular
mission
does
not
change.
We
wish
to
harvest
from
the
energy
that
we
had
last
year
in
transforming
educational
growth
by
making
bold
innovations
and
establishing
futuristic
learning
that
should
promote
holistic,
creativity,
and
a
culture
of
learning. 

The
aim
will
always
remain
to
prepare
students
with
abilities
and
knowledge
towards
the
new
global
challenges
that
are
becoming
more
sophisticated. 

Mr
Piyush
Peshwani,
Co-founder
and
CEO
at
OnGrid 

“2024
marked
a
transformative
shift
in
the
background
verification
landscape
as
businesses
adopted
scalable,
tech-enabled
solutions
to
meet
evolving
workforce
needs. 

For
white-collar
roles,
AI-powered
systems
have
streamlined
credential
verification
and
identity
checks,
enhancing
speed
and
accuracy.
For
blue-collar
workers
in
high-demand
industries
like
logistics,
retail,
and
manufacturing,
the
focus
has
expanded
to
include
behavioral
assessments,
criminal
checks,
and
skill-based
evaluations
to
ensure
workforce
reliability
and
quality. 

Verified
employment
records
are
empowering
workers
with
opportunities
for
upward
mobility,
creating
a
ripple
effect
of
social
and
economic
impact. 

As
organizations
prioritize
trust
and
efficiency,
2025
promises
deeper
integration
of
verification
into
hiring
workflows,
setting
new
benchmarks
for
workforce
assurance
while
adhering
to
stringent
data
privacy
regulations.” 

Mr
Chitranshu
Mahant,
CEO
&
Co-Founder
at
Primebook 

“2024
had
been
a
pivotal
year
for
Primebook,
with
major
turning
points
as
we
increased
our
presence
in
the
market
for
affordable
laptops.
Given
the
growing
need
for
affordable,
high-performing
gadgets,
particularly
in
tier-2
and
tier-3
cities,
we
focused
on
providing
students
and
learners
with
cutting-edge
technology
that
meets
their
specific
requirements. 

The
industry
saw
a
paradigm
shift
this
year,
with
consumer
electronics
prioritizing
cost
and
affordability.
The
growing
recognition
of
e-learning
and
government-sponsored
digital
education
programs
has
increased
the
demand
for
internet-ready,
lightweight
laptops
with
extended
battery
life.
Also,
the
emergence
of
AI
in
consumer
electronics
has
fuelled
innovation
by
allowing
for
smarter,
more
personalized
gadgets
that
meet
changing
customer
needs.
These
trends
have
made
the
Indian
market
a
hub
for
educational
technology. 

We
look
forward
to
2025,
which
for
us
would
mean
integrating
AI-driven
functionalities
and
cloud
computing
as
an
integral
part
of
Primebook’s
offerings,
with
a
goal
of
reshaping
the
way
students
and
learners
engage
with
technology.
Empowering
the
next
generation
of
people
with
tools
that
are
affordable
and
adaptive
to
the
evolving
digital
landscape
is
at
the
forefront
of
our
goals
for
the
coming
year.” 

Mr.
Harsh
Jayesh
Ruparel,
CEO
of
Commbitz 

The
eSIM
industry
in
India
has
continued
to
gain
remarkable
traction,
driven
by
new
advancements
in
connectivity
and
the
growing
adoption
of
digital-first
solutions.
The
year
2024
witnessed
significant
milestones
in
the
sector,
including
the
mainstream
adoption
of
eSIM
technology
by
major
smartphone
manufacturers
and
an
increasing
shift
by
operators
towards
providing
seamless
eSIM
activation
experiences
for
their
consumers. 

In
this
rapidly
evolving
landscape,
Commbitz
has
emerged
as
a
key
enabler,
offering
advanced
eSIM
solutions
designed
to
simplify
connectivity
and
enhance
user
experiences.
From
seamless
activation
processes
to
robust
compatibility
with
5G
networks
and
IoT
devices,
Commbitz
is
committed
to
meeting
the
diverse
needs
of
consumers
and
businesses
alike.
By
focusing
on
innovation
and
customer-centric
solutions,
we
are
bridging
the
gap
between
technology
and
accessibility. 

The
rapid
rollout
of
5G
services
has
further
boosted
the
demand
for
eSIMs,
enabling
devices
to
leverage
faster
data
speeds
and
improved
network
efficiency.
Furthermore,
innovation
in
IoT
solutions
has
opened
new
opportunities
for
eSIM
adoption
across
consumer
and
enterprise
markets. 

As
we
look
to
2025,
the
eSIM
industry
is
poised
for
exponential
growth,
with
further
advancements
in
interoperability
and
integration
across
multiple
devices.
A
more
extensive
rollout
of
eSIM
support
in
budget-friendly
smartphone
segments
is
anticipated,
democratizing
access
to
this
transformative
technology.
Moreover,
as
sustainability
becomes
a
core
focus,
eSIMs
will
play
a
crucial
role
in
reducing
the
environmental
footprint
of
traditional
SIM
cards.