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Sustainability Daily Podcast 01/02/2026
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories: a mix of policy moves, corporate shifts, and market signals shaping a more sustainable, digitally enabled economy.
Punjab plans to use AI to boost agriculture
By NewsDrum Desk | Published: January 1, 2026
Punjab is partnering with IIT Ropar to deploy AI tools across farming, from weather stations and soil analysis to yield estimation and livestock productivity. Backed by a Rs 310 crore Centre of Excellence, the initiative emphasizes farmer benefits, pilot projects, and skills training through precision agriculture courses. The goal: boost productivity, resilience, and incomes while advancing a sustainable agri-tech ecosystem.
Activating the long tail: How retailers are using digital tools to turn SMBs into scalable growth
By Kunal Shah, Kajal Narasimha and Mrugesh Agarwala | Published: January 1, 2026
Retailers are unlocking growth by serving SMB customers with digital hubs that connect data, AI, and automation across the customer lifecycle. The model enables scalable personalization, faster qualification, and proactive success management—often with marketing-led engagement for high-volume segments. The payoff is lower cost-to-serve, higher conversion, and durable, sustainable growth.
4GB web hosting $5 for 5 years recurring, reseller hosting $20 for 5 years recurring – AU/US/UK servers @ Dewlance
By EmployeeDewlance | Published: February 1, 2026
Dewlance is pitching a “quinquennial” plan—recurring every five years—as a sustainable alternative to lifetime hosting deals, bundling SSL, backups, and DDoS protection across AU/US/UK servers. With entry pricing from $5 for five years and a 30-day money-back guarantee, the offer targets long-horizon, cost-conscious web projects. It underscores a broader trend toward pricing models designed for service longevity and predictable budgets.
NTL Media Ltd. 2025 year-end review and 2026 outlook: Advancing digital employment and sustainable business growth in India
By Not specified | Published: January 1, 2026
NTL Media reports steady 2025 growth while facilitating digital employment for over 560,000 people through its platform and partners in India. Standardized, data-driven operations improved efficiency and resilience, prioritizing quality and long-term customer relationships over rapid scale. In 2026, the company plans to deepen automation and data capabilities to expand scalable employment models and enterprise services.
EBC Financial Group highlights digital payments growth reshaping South Africa’s economy
By David Barrett (quoted), Chief Executive Officer of EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd. | Published: January 1, 2026
South Africa’s digital payments market is surging, with card transactions projected above ZAR 2.9 trillion and rapid growth in acceptance, contactless, and mobile-led payments. SMEs are leading adoption—around 90% accept digital payments—improving cash flow transparency and multi-channel reach. As cross-border platforms mature, digital finance is becoming core economic infrastructure that supports liquidity, inclusion, and market efficiency.
Hulas Steel inaugurates solar power plant at Simara factory
By THT Online | Published: January 1, 2026
Hulas Steel, Nepal’s first green steel and roofing manufacturer, has commissioned a solar plant at its Simara facility with AEPC support, furthering its shift from fossil fuels to electricity. The project is set to cut emissions and strengthen energy efficiency, complementing earlier conversions of galvanizing and coating lines. It’s a tangible step in Nepal’s broader low-carbon industrial transition and ESG momentum.
