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Nvidia to attend China Expo 2025 as US steps up AI chip export curbs

US chipmaker Nvidia will make its debut at China's 2025 Supply Chain Expo, which is expected to feature over 650 companies and more than 100 new product launches

Nvidia to attend China Expo 2025 as US steps up AI chip export curbs
Updated On : 17 Jun 2025 | 4:11 PM IST

China imposes 6-month cap on rare-earth export licences to US amid talks

China is limiting rare-earth export licences for US firms to six months, using it as leverage in trade talks while the US agrees to ease some restrictions on key goods like jet engines and ethane

China imposes 6-month cap on rare-earth export licences to US amid talks
Updated On : 11 Jun 2025 | 11:46 PM IST

Ethanol blending may face headwinds from distillers and automakers

The final cog is the consumer, who incurs higher operating costs on ethanol blending because of the low burning value of ethanol

Ethanol blending may face headwinds from distillers and automakers
Updated On : 08 Jun 2025 | 10:56 PM IST

India eyes rare earth magnet incentives amid mounting supply concerns

To reduce its dependence on China for rare earth magnets, India is offering financial incentives to companies and drafting a plan to partly subsidise the price gap with Chinese imports

India eyes rare earth magnet incentives amid mounting supply concerns
Updated On : 05 Jun 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

Instamart appoints Ankit Jain as Senior VP of Operations

Swiggy-owned quick commerce platform Instamart on Friday announced the appointment of Ankit Jain as Senior Vice President - Operations, including supply chain management, dark store operations, delivery experience and network expansion. Ankit recently served as the Senior Vice President, Head of Grocery and Large Supply Chain as well as Ekart Design at Flipkart. The company's operations have seen strong momentum over the past few months -- enabling its presence in more than 120 cities, expanding into new categories and scaling our infrastructure with the record addition of more than 300 dark stores and mega pods last quarter, according to a senior company official. "Ankit's deep, hands-on experience across e-commerce, retail, and FMCG will be a strong force in further strengthening our operations, leading the way in delivery speed, availability, and assortment for our consumers, Instamart CEO Amitesh Jha said. Prior to Flipkart, Ankit spent over 14 years at Unilever, holding variou

Instamart appoints Ankit Jain as Senior VP of Operations
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 4:20 PM IST

Improved execution likely to drive growth gains for Bharat Dynamics

Bharat Dynamics sees strong revenue visibility with easing supply chain hurdles and robust orders, though near-term stock upside may be capped due to rich valuations

Improved execution likely to drive growth gains for Bharat Dynamics
Updated On : 29 May 2025 | 10:45 PM IST

GS1 to roll out next-generation barcodes by 2027 to boost transparency

GS1 will replace traditional barcodes with advanced 2D formats by 2027 to enhance supply chain traceability, support recall tracking and integrate with smart technologies

GS1 to roll out next-generation barcodes by 2027 to boost transparency
Updated On : 19 May 2025 | 9:44 PM IST

How China's slow approval of rare earths is threatening supply chains

China's delay in approving export licences threatens manufacturing, EVs, and defence tech worldwide

How China's slow approval of rare earths is threatening supply chains
Updated On : 19 May 2025 | 2:33 PM IST

US-China tariff truce: Indian shippers see cargo rush, freight rates surge

Indian shippers face double whammy of China rush, Ind-Pak restrictions

US-China tariff truce: Indian shippers see cargo rush, freight rates surge
Updated On : 18 May 2025 | 11:04 PM IST

Unicommerce processed 20 million quick commerce order items in FY25

Unicommerce's SaaS platform Uniware processed over two crore quick commerce order items in FY25, with growth led by personal care, nutrition, toys and fashion categories

Unicommerce processed 20 million quick commerce order items in FY25
Updated On : 15 May 2025 | 8:26 PM IST

Aequs working to become part of Apple's global supply chain from India

Leveraging the recently announced production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronic components, the company is investing $100 million to enter into mechanics

Aequs working to become part of Apple's global supply chain from India
Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 11:02 PM IST

FMCG firms ensure uninterrupted supply, tweak shifts near border areas

FMCG companies adjust factory schedules, push higher stocks and extend credit to distributors in conflict-affected states while ensuring staff safety and compliance

FMCG firms ensure uninterrupted supply, tweak shifts near border areas
Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 8:42 AM IST

Centre closely monitoring food prices amid India-Pakistan tensions

The government won't hesitate to invoke the provisions of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to check speculative activities, hoarding and black marketing, a senior official said

Centre closely monitoring food prices amid India-Pakistan tensions
Updated On : 08 May 2025 | 9:39 PM IST

India-EU FTA our priority, possible by December-end: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Sitharaman says India is focused on building long-term global supply chain partnerships by leveraging its strategic assets like manpower and technology

India-EU FTA our priority, possible by December-end: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Updated On : 06 May 2025 | 11:03 PM IST

India market in a good place: PepsiCo chairman & CEO Ramon Laguarta

International business reports 11% revenue growth

India market in a good place: PepsiCo chairman & CEO Ramon Laguarta
Updated On : 24 Apr 2025 | 11:34 PM IST

India poised to benefit from supply chain realignments: RBI bulletin

India is poised to benefit from supply chain realignments, diversified FDI sources, and engagement with global investors seeking resilience and scale, given its already established trade linkages, said the RBI's April bulletin. Moreover, India's consistent strength in services exports and remittance inflows continues to provide a vital buffer for the current account, said an article on 'State of the Economy' in the bulletin. "Calibrated policy support can help India turn global volatility into an opportunity and strengthen its position in the emerging world economic landscape," it said. It also noted that escalation of trade and tariff tensions and the resultant financial market volatility have raised concerns regarding the weakening of global growth in the near term. "Although the dampening global economic outlook could impact India's economic growth through weaker external demand, the domestic growth engines, viz., consumption and investment, are relatively less susceptible to ..

India poised to benefit from supply chain realignments: RBI bulletin
Updated On : 22 Apr 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

Piyush Goyal calls for 'economic nationalism' to boost local supply chains

The Minister's comments come as India positions itself as a viable manufacturing alternative amidst shifting global trade patterns

Piyush Goyal calls for 'economic nationalism' to boost local supply chains
Updated On : 08 Apr 2025 | 6:56 AM IST

Stronger AC efficiency rules can help India avoid power shortages: Study

The study conducted by India Energy and Climate Center (IECC) highlights that India adds 10 to 15 million new ACs annually, with another 130 to 150 million expected over the next decade

Stronger AC efficiency rules can help India avoid power shortages: Study
Updated On : 31 Mar 2025 | 10:17 AM IST

CAG, IIM Mumbai sign pact on logistics, supply chain, inventory management

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India and the Indian Institute of Management, Mumbai, on Tuesday signed an agreement to enhance the efficiency and transparency of public sector logistics, supply chain and inventory management. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of CAG K Sanjay Murthy and Director of IIM Mumbai Manoj Tiwari, the CAG office said in a release. "This MoU represents an initiative spearheaded by CAG of India, to actively engage with institutes of national importance, such as IIM Mumbai, excelling in various areas, to enhance the capacity building of Indian Audit and Accounts Department (IAAD) officials at a mass scale," it said. By collaborating with such prestigious institutions, the CAG aims to strengthen the auditing capabilities and improve resource management across government departments and public sector enterprises, the release said. The MoU, the CAG office said, focuses on leveraging IIM Mumbai's academic expertise to .

CAG, IIM Mumbai sign pact on logistics, supply chain, inventory management
Updated On : 25 Mar 2025 | 8:31 PM IST

Geniemode raises over $50 million in Series C round led by Multiples

The investment is aimed at fuelling its global expansion and enhancing its technology-driven supply chain solutions, the company said

Geniemode raises over $50 million in Series C round led by Multiples
Updated On : 24 Feb 2025 | 4:04 PM IST