Supply Chain

Rules beyond borders

Beijing has started making laws for the world

India, China to continue talks to address trade concerns: Commerce secy

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said both sides would continue discussions on structural trade imbalances, supply chain issues and building mutual trust

Brics declaration eyes deeper cooperation on sustainable transport systems

Brics nations seek deeper cooperation on sustainable transport, resilient supply chains, urban mobility and infrastructure under the New Delhi Declaration

Brics nations call for resilient critical mineral supply chains

New Delhi Declaration calls for diversified and sustainable supply chains, benefit sharing and value addition in resource-rich countries as demand for clean-energy minerals rises

Brics 2026: India advances cooperation on MSMEs, startups, supply chains

India's Brics chairship has yielded 20 outcomes across agriculture, health, energy, urban infrastructure, MSMEs, startups and trade, with a focus on practical cooperation

Fertiliser ministry deploys analytical tool to prevent fertiliser shortage

Centre deploys a real-time fertiliser tracking tool linked with iFMS and AgriStack to detect shortages, monitor inventories and curb leakages

Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market

The Centre is using dedicated railway rakes to move buffer onions from Nashik to major cities as retail prices surge and seasonal shortages loom

SoftBank-backed OfBusiness exports double to over ₹2,500 crore in FY26

Footprint across 70 global markets as buyers diversify sourcing away from China, even as India's FTA deals boost export potential

Flipkart's Ekart opens nationwide logistics network to third-party biz

The logistics arm will expand through a franchise model and dedicated warehousing, giving businesses access to Flipkart's nationwide fulfilment and delivery network

Govt plans to replace $189 bn of imports through domestic manufacturing

The Centre and states plan to replace $189 billion of imports by boosting domestic production of 1,272 products through targeted manufacturing and industrial clusters

Private sector enters India's critical minerals race with Indonesia deal

Hyderabad-based Midwest Ltd has become the first Indian private company to secure overseas rare earth assets through an agreement with Indonesia's state-run PERMINAS

France pitches processing partnership for India's rare earth ambitions

French official says India should invest in rare earth processing and refining before domestic mines start production, while expanding technology, financing and research partnerships

Tractors and Farm Equipment planning to export its e-tractors to Europe

TAFE is strengthening supply chains and localisation amid rising costs while preparing to launch its electric tractor in Europe later this year

Why India's SEZ regime is headed for its biggest overhaul since 2005

Industry and policy experts say the original framework helped exports but struggled to deliver the manufacturing transformation once envisioned

Flipkart hires former Tata Digital CTO Vaidya to lead supply-chain tech

Appointment bolsters the Walmart-owned e-commerce company's technology leadership as it expands AI and logistics capabilities

A club India should join: Why CPTPP can advance Viksit Bharat goals

Joining the CPTPP could integrate India into global supply chains, boost exports and support its Viksit Bharat 2047 ambitions before tougher entry conditions emerge

Rethinking quality control: The new order will not solve the problem

The original purpose of QCOs was to ensure quality standards to protect consumers, improve product quality, and keep substandard imports out of the Indian market. Over time, however, the policy expand

Govt eases quality control order hurdles for toys, ACs and furniture

Government eases QCO compliance with a transition scheme, offering manufacturers temporary relief while maintaining quality standards

Thailand, Philippines and Argentina primed as supply chain 'rising stars'

A new analysis says several Southeast Asian and Latin American economies are well positioned to attract investment as companies seek more resilient supply chains

The Smart Shift: AI & Automation in Manufacturing

In this session, Siddhant Bery & Aayaan Bery, the next-gen leaders at KSP Inc., a manufacturing & export firm, talk about industrial automation, and provides career tips to the B-Schoolers. > >