All of the articles in this proceedings volume have been presented at the Policies, Processes and Practices for transforming Underdeveloped Economies into Developed Economies during 19 and 20 September 2025 in Delhi India. These articles have been peer reviewed by the members of the Technical Committee...

Utility sector is the foundation of economic growth that ensures energy security and industrial productivity along with influencing the living standards especially for the developing countries. The present study critically examines the progressing landscape of India’s utility sector, focusing on demand...

Effective business management is a cornerstone of success in the banking sector, influencing financial performance, customer satisfaction, and long-term sustainability. This study examines key management strategies in banking, focusing on operational efficiency, leadership approaches, and customer relationship...

India holds tremendous potential to emerge as a global leader in cost-competitive organic food production rooted in its indigenous agro ecological wisdom. However, considerable challenges constrain development of efficient value chains connecting organic farmers to growing consumer demand. Strategic...

Sustainable and green practices remain highly effective for organizations in today’s market characterized by intense competition, risks, and challenges. Long-term success depends not only on business revenue or performance but also on selecting the right green supplier who meets environmental, economic,...

SCM entails overcoming obstacles to increase shareholder value and profitability. Long demand planning cycles, unpredictable production schedules, excess inventory throughout the long order-to-delivery lead times, SC (supply chain), and supplier visibility issues all necessitate greater management attention....

This extensive review analyzes 255 peer-reviewed articles (2020-2025) from the Scopus database to investigate the synergistic integration of blockchain and machine learning (ML) technologies in supply chain management (SCM). Our systematic review highlights five convergence themes at the core: (1) Immutable...

The study evaluates the impact of the RCEP on trade, labour dynamics and industrial output in the B&T and I&S sectors. Moreover, RCEP acts as a catalyst for regional integration and disruptor of existing trade equilibria. It is expected that by 2030, RCEP has the potential to add $209 billion...

Given global reach and interconnectedness, the tourist industry is especially exposed to geopolitical disruptions such as war, terrorism, sanctions, and diplomatic difficulties. Using a PRISMA-informed systematic literature analysis of 142 scholarly sources, this study investigates how political landscapes...

This article speaks about the development and consequences of US-initiated trade wars beyond the Trump era, with specific emphasis on their consequences for India. Although President Donald Trump’s hawkish tariffs and nationalism heightening global trade tensions dominated headlines, the causes of these...

The FMCG sector is the cornerstone of any economy with significant contribution to GDP, employment and economic growth. The study aims to explore the relationship among production, demand, inventories and profit before interest and tax for FMCG sector in context of India. For analysis a panel data is...

In an effort to enhance government health expenditures and improve state-level health facilities, the Central Government of India adopted the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000, launched the National Health Mission (NHM) in 2013, and most recently implemented the National Health Policy (NHP)...

This research aims to address the significant differences in sustainable investing practices and preferences between retail investors and high-net-worth (HNW) investors, as well as their impact on stakeholders. Using a quantitative methodology—including confirmatory factor analysis, reliability testing,...

This study aims to map the intellectual structure and thematic evolution linking protean career orientation (PCO) with the human-centric vision of Industry 5.0, highlighting intersections between career adaptability, self-directed career models, and human–machine collaboration. A bibliometric analysis...

Higher education plays a pivotal role in fostering human capital and driving sustainable, inclusive national development. Among the various determinants of higher education access, socio-economic status (SES) remains one of the most critical, influencing students’ field of study selection and subsequent...

This study explores the relationship between student perception and motivation regarding online learning in India, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated a rapid shift to digital education. Drawing on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and the Perception of Online Teaching...

The financial ecosystem for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India continues to face barriers that restricts their productivity, sustainability and growth. Despite good banking infrastructure in Delhi–National Capital Region (NCR), credit inaccessibility persists. This study investigates...

The main objective of the present research is to answer a key research question: what is the relative importance of the drivers of CO2 emissions? Another important question the present study addresses is how the countries are related to each other regarding CO2 emissions. Taking a sample of 42 emerging...

In the recent times, the development of technology in various industries has been taken place. Even, one the goals of sustainable development also mentions technological developments. Information Technology (IT) in a very short time become a very important part of our daily lives. Converting conventional...

Recognizing and categorizing Indian medicinal plant species plays a vital role in safeguarding biodiversity and advancing pharmaceutical studies. Traditional manual classification methods take a lot of time and often involve mistakes. This paper introduces a machine learning-driven recognition system...

This research suggests an innovative framework for fragmenting sovereign bond outputs in evolving economies by unambiguously including credit risk elements. Using intraday data to separate unanticipated adjustments in US monetary policy, the study analyzes their impact on results in developing domains....

This paper introduces a novel framework for achieving adaptive resilience within complex supply networks through advanced analytical and automated control mechanisms. It explores how leveraging real-time data streams and predictive intelligence, integrated within enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments,...

This paper examines how Data Governance (DG) enhances data-driven decision-making in Industry 4.0 operations and supply chain management. Drawing on literature review and empirical case studies, the research identifies persistent challenges in data usability, such as human errors, regulatory gaps, technological...

The global drug problem has metastasized into a multi-faceted crisis, exacerbated by the unfortunate interaction of obsolete legal frameworks, technological advancements, and socio-economic vulnerabilities. This is not merely an indictment of individual criminal behaviour but a reflection of systemic...

In the past 24 months, the ESG perspective has firmly established itself in what sustainable economic growth means for emerging economies such as India. Prior to this, ESG was an element of voluntary corporate social responsibility, but it quickly evolved into a real-world applied strategic tool used...

This literature review examines how digitalization, which includes big data analytics (BDA), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and e-invoicing, interacts with corporate sustainability practices and tax behavior. By bringing together evidence from various regions, it identifies key factors that...

Spices are essential agricultural products that hold considerable economic importance and fulfill various roles in culinary, medicinal, and industrial fields. Black pepper, a spice traded worldwide, experiences frequent price changes due to seasonal variations, inconsistent quality, and disruptions in...

India’s multi-hazard risk environment demands communication systems that can translate complex data into timely, culturally relevant action. This study examines Assam’s disaster risk communication landscape through three digital tools ICR-ER, Flood Hazard Zonation Atlas, and the Raahat application and...