Government Extends Trade Safeguards The government has officially extended the Minimum Import Price (MIP) on virgin multi-layer paper board through September 30, 2026, aiming to stabilize domestic market pricing against a surge of low-cost international shipments. This regulatory extension, which builds upon the initial mandate established in August 2025, serves as a critical fiscal barrier…
Strengthening Economic Resilience India’s Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, officially signaled this week that the nation must develop a robust supply chain security framework to match the strategic protections currently employed by the United States and China. Speaking at a policy forum in New Delhi, Nageswaran emphasized that as global trade dynamics shift toward…
India’s industrial production grew by 4.1% in March, demonstrating unexpected resilience despite significant supply chain disruptions and input shortages exacerbated by ongoing global geopolitical conflicts. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the data this week, confirming that the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) maintained a steady trajectory even as manufacturers faced volatile commodity…
India must aggressively transition toward high-value manufacturing and service sectors to sustain its momentum as a premier destination for global capital, according to Puneet Pal, Chief Investment Officer at PGIM India Asset Management. Speaking in Mumbai this week, Pal highlighted that while India remains a favored emerging market, the country’s long-term competitive edge depends on…
The Policy Shift Impacting Solar Manufacturing The United States government is currently evaluating the implementation of new import duties on solar panels manufactured in India, a move that could significantly disrupt the supply chains of domestic Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). As the Biden administration aims to balance aggressive renewable energy targets with the protection of…
April Sales Surge Across Major Manufacturers Major automobile manufacturers in India reported double-digit growth in domestic sales for April, with industry giants Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors leading the charge by posting increases exceeding 30% compared to the same period last year. This robust performance signals a resilient recovery in consumer demand across both urban…
Global regulators are reviewing pharmaceutical and medical device supply chains to boost resilience and ensure patient access to vital health products.
British exports to the United States plummeted by 25% this quarter, marking a historic shift as the United Kingdom moves into a significant trade deficit with its largest single-country trading partner. The sharp decline follows the implementation of aggressive new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration, a policy move the White House has characterized as…
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) have emerged as the primary engines of India’s aggressive defence export strategy, positioning the nation’s public sector undertakings (PSUs) to capture a slice of a projected ₹15 trillion revenue opportunity over the next five fiscal years. This strategic pivot, unfolding across India’s industrial hubs throughout 2024…
Toyota Motor Corporation is reportedly planning a significant expansion in India, with three new assembly plants slated for Maharashtra, aiming to dramatically boost its annual production capacity to 1 million units by the 2030s. This strategic move, unfolding in the coming years, underscores Toyota’s aggressive pivot towards strengthening its foothold in the rapidly growing Indian…
India Inc. closed its fiscal year with a mixed financial performance, as March-quarter earnings revealed profits holding steady despite sluggish revenue growth, primarily bolstered by the banking sector and consumer spending. However, persistent input cost inflation and the waning impact of previous cost-saving measures suggest that margin pressures could mount for many companies in the…
