Covid-19 disruptions may push up retail inflation
Amid state-wide lockdowns imposed to tackle the surge in Coronavirus cases, and supply-chain disruptions, concerns of rising inflation remain.
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We can stop the Suez crisis from occurring again
The recent crisis at the Suez Canal has thrown up questions about the viability of our existing supply chain networks. To stop the crisis from repeating again, these networks need to be revamped.
Paving way for the ‘next normal’ in logistics
2020 was a tumultuous year for business, and the logistics sector, especially, saw the most disruption. 2021, hence, will be a very crucial year to see whether the sector gains competitive advantage.
Covid-19 boost for Japan-India relations
The two countries can work together to achieve their respective long-term goals—sourcing of finished goods for Japan and an increase in manufacturing output for India.
The hidden cost of a pandemic
Pandemics and the consequent attempts at social distancing lead to the break-down of food supply chains, making nutritional access harder for vulnerable populations.
Coronavirus and the age of supply chain resilience
The phrase supply chain resilience is set to become the biggest question in business in a post-Covid-19 world. But, what does it mean, and can India benefit from a ‘democracy premium’?
Manufacturing PMI falls to four-month low
Data analytics firm IHS Markit says the Indian manufacturing sector can expect a much sharper negative impact in the coming months.
India’s Great Power ambition in the age of coronavirus
Pandemics have historically led to a collapse of economies and geopolitical power shifts. What can the coronavirus deliver for India?
Auto sales fall 19.08% in February
The commercial vehicles segment suffered the steepest fall at 32.90%. The latest worry for the industry is the disruption in the supply of auto parts from China due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus concerns loom over the auto industry
The lag in procurement of automotive components from China, though manageable in the short term, could hit production at slowdown-hit automakers in India.
