Welcome to the June 2025 Edition of Moving the Needle, where we journey through the pivotal forces shaping India and the world—across geopolitics, maritime, tourism, Sea Weed Farming, and also through Primus Outreach and Impact.
• This edition opens with an incisive look at the new “AI War,” a global contest reminiscent of the Space Race, but with far-reaching consequences for education and society.
• Turning to India’s heartland, we spotlight the rejuvenation of inland waterways—a strategic lever in the quest to lower logistics costs and modernize the country’s supply chain.
• Our coverage of capital markets highlights another transformation underway: the empowerment of India’s retail investors as market capitalization soars past $5 trillion.
• On the tourism front, we confront a rising tide of protest against mass tourism, both globally and at home.
• Our outreach section delves into the promise of seaweed farming—a sector poised to touch a million lives.
• Finally, we also share snippets of launches from the WAVES Summit 2025 that was organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India where Primus Partners served as the knowledge partner for the AVGC and OTT pillar of the summit.
