supply chains

Washington, March 17 – U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday warned that increasing concentration and weak oversight in the global maritime shipping industry could drive up costs and disrupt supply chains worldwide, with potential ripple effects for international trade and exporters beyond American shores...

New Delhi, March 16 The government has eased localization requirements under the Phased Manufacturing Programme of the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme, providing major relief to manufacturers of electric trucks and buses by allowing them to import traction motors with rare-earth magnets until...

New Delhi, March 15 A second trade investigation launched by the US into alleged forced labor practices across 60 economies, including India and China, is expected to place particular scrutiny on Beijing amid allegations of forced labor in the Xinjiang region, think tank GTRI said on Sunday...

Manila, March 13 – The foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Friday emphasized the importance of an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Middle East, calling on all parties concerned to exercise utmost restraint, avoid any actions that may further...

New Delhi, March 13 – The US and India are moving closer to signing a key agreement on critical minerals that could significantly strengthen strategic cooperation and supply chains between the two countries, US Ambassador Sergio Gor said on Friday.Speaking at the India Today Conclave 2026, Gor...

Washington, March 13 – The United States has launched investigations into 60 economies, including the European Union, India, Japan, and China, to determine whether their failure to ban imports made with forced labor unfairly harms American workers and businesses.The sweeping probe was...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India remains a well-recognized and trusted nation globally, even amidst disruptions in West Asia. Addressing the NXT Conclave in New Delhi, Mr. Modi said that the country remains stable and resilient despite the challenging situation in the region. He...

Washington, March 12 – Russia has emerged as an unexpected economic beneficiary of the war involving Iran, earning billions of dollars from rising global oil prices triggered by the conflict, a US Senator said during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday.Senator Angus King of...

March 11, New Delhi — The Indian government has approved changes in guidelines on investments from countries sharing a land border with India. The amendments to the FDI policy aim to attract greater FDI inflows from global funds for startups and deep tech, and to further the agenda of ease of...

New Delhi, March 11 Integrated shipping and logistics company Maersk has decided to levy a temporary emergency bunker surcharge on new cargo bookings to ensure the cross-border movement of essential items amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia.However, the surcharge is subject to regulatory...

United Nations, March 11 The United Nations has warned of significant risks to global trade and development, including higher food prices and the cost of living, if the Strait of Hormuz is closed amid the West Asia conflict.The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said in a report...

New Delhi, March 10 As the ongoing war in West Asia disrupts global supply chains, impacting Indian energy imports, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has called for urgent measures to unlock the country's domestic natural resource potential to strengthen its energy and mineral security...

New Delhi, March 9 Opposition MPs, including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party chief Rahul Gandhi, and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav, staged a protest in the Parliament House complex on Monday, demanding a discussion on the West Asia conflict and criticizing the government for its...

March 07, New Delhi: The final day of the Raisina Dialogue will focus on the future global order and economic resilience, with discussions centered on maritime security, supply chains, and strategic rivalries.Several sessions will examine maritime security challenges across the Indian Ocean...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the rapid growth of India's startup ecosystem in the defense and space sectors. He emphasized that this transformation is being driven by the country's MSMEs, which are integrating Indian innovation into global supply chains.Mr. Goyal was...

SRINAGAR, March 4: In light of the ongoing developments in West Asia following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah convened a meeting with religious scholars, civil society members, and representatives of trade and business...

Washington, March 5 – US lawmakers, foreign leaders, and experts have warned that China is expanding its influence in Europe. They said that Beijing uses investment, pressure, and covert tactics, and urged closer US-Europe coordination on technology, supply chains, and security.At a hearing on...

Washington, March 5 – US lawmakers clashed during a congressional hearing over whether immigrants should be allowed to hold commercial driver’s licenses, with Republicans warning of safety risks on highways and Democrats arguing the move could harm the economy and disrupt supply chains.The...

London, March 3 Green hydrogen, the cornerstone of net-zero strategies worldwide, could fail to become a truly sustainable fuel unless countries rapidly decarbonize their energy grids, according to a new study.The study, published in the journal Nature Communications Sustainability...

With a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran triggering a major military confrontation in the Middle East, Indian exporters on Saturday said that this is expected to increase transportation and insurance costs, potentially disrupting shipments to the US and Europe.They stated that any...