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GST reforms: FMCG distributors write to FM, flag supply-chain risks

Request for guidelines for smooth transition

Bajaj Auto restarts Chetak deliveries; secures supply of rare earth magnets

Bajaj Auto resumes deliveries of its Chetak electric scooter after overcoming global supply disruptions, securing sufficient rare earth magnets for the upcoming festive season

TVS SCS Q1 net profit soars eightfold to Rs 71 crore on InvIT, ops gains

Improved operational efficiency and gains from TVS ILP's InvIT listing drive a sharp jump in TVS Supply Chain's consolidated net profit in Q1 FY26

Trump tariff impact: Logistics players to realign supply chain network

There can be a realignment to Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council, as trade routes adjust

India needs more Apples: Replicating Apple's model to attract top brands

The PLI for smartphones was extremely sophisticated in design, a win-win for all parties

Rare earths not rare, their concentration is: GSI chief Asit Saha

At present, GSI has almost 240 projects on critical minerals, including around 100 related to rare earth

Mahindra, Uno Minda eye making rare earth magnets in India as China curbs bite

Mahindra and Uno Minda are exploring rare earth magnet manufacturing in India as the government considers incentives and stockpiling amid Chinese export curbs

Resilient supply chains needed for agri sector, says Piyush Goyal

While the minister did not refer to any country, the statement came at a time when China has reduced exports of a critical fertiliser - di-ammonium phosphate - creating a global supply squeeze

Consumers get ₹7.14 cr refund in 2 months via consumer helpline support

National Consumer Helpline (NCH) has helped consumers in getting refund of Rs 7.14 crore in the last two months from retailers, including e-commerce players. In an official statement on Friday, the Department of Consumer Affairs highlighted that the NCH "facilitated refund of Rs 7.14 crore to consumers in last two months". With the assistance of the helpline, 15,426 consumer grievances related to refund claims were addressed. The grievances were related to 30 sectors. The NCH is a key initiative of the department and it plays a crucial pre-litigation role in resolving consumer grievances swiftly and amicably. The redressal of consumer grievances at the NCH-level reduces the burden on consumer commissions under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Elaborating further, the department noted that the e-commerce sector contributed maximum 8,919 grievances. Hence, the refund was also the highest in this sector at Rs 3.69 crore. "The facilitation of Rs 7.14 crore in refunds between April

Quad launches critical minerals push as PM eyes Latin America deals

Quad foreign ministers unveil minerals initiative amid China concerns as PM Modi begins visits to Argentina, Brazil, Ghana and Namibia to secure strategic resources

Industrial policy redux: India must counter the Chinese supply grip

China needs nothing critical from India - on the other hand, India needs $115 billion worth of goods every year from China to keep various parts of its economy going

The times, they are a-changing: Anand Mahindra flags geopolitical flux

Mahindra likens global flux to Samudra Manthan and urges Indian industry to embrace innovation, invest in manufacturing, and act swiftly to capture supply chain realignment

Training, secure supply chains key to success of circular startups: Report

Good training and mentoring, helpful government policies and keeping supply chain data secure are among key factors that help "circular startups" succeed, according to a report by Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow. Circular startups are businesses that are designed from the start to reduce waste, reuse materials, and make efficient use of natural resources, rather than the traditional "take-make-dispose" model. The research published in the Business Strategy and Environment journal offers insights into the key factors that help such startups succeed. According to Suresh Jakhar, Professor, Operations and Supply Chain Management, with rising global temperature and fast-depleting natural resources, this study offers insights into circular models that have become critically important. Projections show that global usage of natural resources is expected to double by 2050, posing serious environmental and economic risks. "The Circular Economy (CE) and Industry 4.0 (I4.0) ha

Apple's China supply chain remains strong despite focus on India, SE Asia

According to the report, key supply chain segments, such as printed circuit boards, printing and packaging, molded and mechanical components

West Asia conflict: Exporters in dire straits as Hormuz trade route erupts

China-Gulf spot rates climb 55% in a month as tensions mount

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

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

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

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

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