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A 1% problem that can derail India’s factory lines as tiny screws throw big tantrums
A recent analysis highlights that stringent regulations on fasteners, a seemingly minor expense, are leading to significant production hurdles. These limitations are driving up costs and limiting available supply, adversely affecting sectors such as automotiv…
The Iran war’s oil shock causes a plastic shortage in Asia, squeezing industries and prompting a ‘Middle East plus one’ rethink of supply chains
South Korea is probing firms suspected of hoarding syringes, which, alongside products like needles and gloves, are produced from petrochemicals.
U.S. Works to Ease Memory Chip Shortage Through Supply Chain Coalition
The Trump administration is working to address the global memory chip shortage through a supply chain coalition called Pax Silica, according to a U.S. official. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg said that addressing the memory shortag…
“Diet Coke parties” take India by storm: Iran war causes soft drink shortage in the country
Diet Coke is sold only in cans in India, making the Coca-Cola product more vulnerable to supply chain disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz The post “Diet Coke parties” take India by storm: Iran war causes soft drink shortage in the countr…
India, Japan hold key meeting on healthcare in Delhi
During the meeting, both sides held detailed discussions on such issues as prevention and management of NCDs, supply chain resilience, digital health and human resource development
Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks
Finance leaders from China, Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN nations met in Samarkand. They pledged to watch for excessive financial market volatility. The group will act if necessary to maintain stability. They also committed to open trade and resilient supply …
India-linked tanker laden with cooking fuel attempts Hormuz exit
An India-linked supertanker, the Sarv Shakti, is attempting a rare transit of the Strait of Hormuz carrying vital LPG supplies. This passage, if successful, would be the first observed by an India-linked tanker since a US blockade began, highlighting India's …
West Asia conflict may trigger $800 billion capex boost for India, but oil and fertiliser risks remain: Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley’s latest report indicates that geopolitical tensions may boost India’s efforts for supply chain resilience and domestic capacity
PM Modi to take stock of long term strategy to address supply chain shocks next week
Prime Minister will meet the concerned Ministries and the empowered groups to review their long term strategies
China supplies over 30% of India's industrial goods; overdependence on single nation critical: GTRI
India faces significant reliance on China for industrial goods. China supplies over 30 percent of India's industrial imports. This dependence, especially in electronics and machinery, poses risks to India's manufacturing sector. India needs to build domestic …
Diet Coke shortage gives zero-sugar D2C beverages a summer opportunity
A supply chain bottleneck in aluminum cans has triggered a nationwide Diet Coke shortage, allowing Indian D2C startups to capture market share through PET-bottle availability. These local brands are leveraging the disruption to drive consumer trials of zero-s…