Creative Trends

Hari Balasubramanian

This is a podcast talking about the latest trends in AI and India

  1. Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps: Web & Mobile, 2024-2025

    10/03/2025

    Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps: Web & Mobile, 2024-2025

    A16Z's report analyzes the top 100 generative AI consumer applications across web and mobile platforms. The study ranks these applications by monthly visits and active users, revealing trends and shifts in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The data shows that while ChatGPT dominates, new AI-native companies are emerging, particularly in music, productivity, and AI companion categories. Mobile app usage differs from web, leaning towards general assistants and apps tailored to phone features like avatar creation. Interestingly, many successful mobile AI apps are developed outside the Bay Area and the US. The report emphasizes the growing impact of AI on consumer behavior and highlights the potential for AI to underpin future category-defining companies.

    13 min
  2. Lab Grown Diamond Market: India and Global Analysis

    09/03/2025

    Lab Grown Diamond Market: India and Global Analysis

    This podcast analyzes the lab-grown diamond (LGD) market, primarily focusing on India and its global context. It highlights the increasing global presence of LGDs, particularly in the US, while noting gold's dominance in China. The podcast suggests that LGDs present a growth opportunity in India, especially among younger consumers who prefer lighter, trendier jewelry. However, challenges include low consumer awareness and the cultural preference for gold as an investment. The analysis explores strategies for building brand trust and category salience, including buyback programs and certifications. It also mentions recent private equity investments in Indian LGD companies, projecting significant market growth with strategic initiatives and the entry of established players.

    16 min
  3. India Digital Healthcare: A $40 Billion Opportunity

    09/03/2025

    India Digital Healthcare: A $40 Billion Opportunity

    This podcast explores the rapidly expanding digital healthcare market in India, projecting it to reach $40 billion by 2030. It examines key sub-sectors like telehealth, e-pharmacies, and wellness, outlining their market size, growth drivers, and funding trends. The podcast also identifies challenges such as regulatory ambiguity, data security concerns, and infrastructure gaps. Furthermore, it highlights government initiatives like the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and offers strategic recommendations for stakeholders. Finally, the podcast predicts future trends such as the rise of super-apps and the application of AI in healthcare. The content has been sourced from a report by Navneet Kaur , Founder and CEO of FemTech India,along with other inputs..

    16 min
  4. India QSR: Cyclical Upturn Underway

    02/03/2025

    India QSR: Cyclical Upturn Underway

    This podcast from a Goldman Sachs report analyzes the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector in India, highlighting a potential cyclical upturn that began in 3QFY25. The report notes that QSR players are regaining market share in the delivery channel, with dine-in sales also recovering. This improvement is attributed to value initiatives by QSR companies and the easing of geopolitical impacts, as well as recent income tax cuts expected to further boost demand.

    14 min
  5. UiPath 2025: The Agentic AI Revolution in the Enterprise

    25/02/2025

    UiPath 2025: The Agentic AI Revolution in the Enterprise

    The 2025 UiPath Agentic AI Report explores the emerging field of agentic AI, which combines AI agents, automation, and human collaboration for complex business workflows. It surveys IT executives and interviews technology leaders to gauge interest, adoption, and perceived benefits and concerns regarding agentic AI. The report highlights agentic AI's potential to improve business processes by automating complex workflows and increasing integration among applications, noting that many companies are already integrating APIs, robots and AI agents to achieve process transformation. Security, cost, and integration challenges are cited as primary concerns, and a phased approach with careful orchestration is recommended for successful implementation. Early adopters are expected to gain a significant advantage, particularly in use cases that require agents to connect to multiple systems within enterprise-grade governance and security.

    15 min
  6. AI Agents - Tech, Use Cases, and Economics in 2024

    25/02/2025

    AI Agents - Tech, Use Cases, and Economics in 2024

    This podcast examines the burgeoning landscape of AI Agents within enterprise environments, discussing their architecture, design considerations, and real-world applications. It explores various agent types and their use cases, highlighting successes in areas like software development, customer experience, and back-office operations. It address key challenges in scaling AI Agents, such as data compliance, ROI measurement, and cultural integration, while also offering best practices for deployment. Furthermore, the podcast considers the economics of AI Agents, examining emerging pricing models and the build-versus-buy decision for enterprises. It concludes with advice for both builders and enterprises looking to navigate the complexities of AI Agent adoption, emphasizing the importance of a consultative approach and practical evaluation frameworks.

    31 min
  7. Audience Research - 2025 Guide for Marketers.

    19/02/2025

    Audience Research - 2025 Guide for Marketers.

    Audience research is crucial for effective marketing strategies, and this guide explores its importance and methods. It distinguishes audience research from market research, emphasizing its people-centric focus. The guide addresses common myths about audience research, such as relying solely on surveys or customer data. It outlines twelve different methods for conducting audience research, ranging from social listening and competitor analysis to AI-powered insights. These methods help marketers understand their audience's behaviors, preferences, and pain points. The podcast from an article in SparkToro advocates for a diversified, agile approach to audience research that is continuously adapted.

    14 min
  8. India Food Brands: Winning Recipes & Consumer Behavior

    18/02/2025

    India Food Brands: Winning Recipes & Consumer Behavior

    RedSeer reports from January 2025 and February 2024 analyze the Indian food services market, highlighting its growth drivers and evolution. The market is experiencing increasing organization, fueled by online food delivery and organized dine-in options. Consumer behavior is shifting towards eating out more frequently, driven by convenience, variety, and socializing, particularly among young consumers in metro and Tier-1 cities.  Companies are expanding to capitalize on this, but scaling beyond a certain revenue point requires expanding across multiple cities due to regional culinary diversity. House of Brands (HoBs), companies owning multiple brands, are emerging as a successful model for achieving scale and operational efficiency by catering to broader tastes and meal preferences. Cloud kitchens further enhance this efficiency.

    21 min
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This is a podcast talking about the latest trends in AI and India

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  • Creator
    Hari Balasubramanian
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Hari Balasubramanian
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