Author: Sucheta Pradhan

As the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies, the number of casualties surpass 1,200. Gaza faces a full-scale siege, compelling massive evacuations. A ground invasion looms large. The global supply chain is under severe threat, affecting crucial sectors such as energy, pharmaceuticals, technology, agriculture, logistics, and commodities. Disruptions in production and transportation are imminent, necessitating urgent international cooperation for regional stability and economic security. The latest surge of violence in the Middle East between Israel and Hamas has not only claimed hundreds of lives, but is also sending shockwaves through global markets, particularly the supply chain industry. The conflict, which began with a…

As China’s manufacturing dominance wanes, Western companies are adopting a “China plus one” strategy, seeking alternative production hubs. China’s aging population, rising labour costs, and tech transfer pressures have prompted this shift. India, with a burgeoning market, democratic values, and business-friendly policies, emerges as a top contender. Challenges like an unskilled workforce and infrastructural gaps persist, but India’s unique manufacturing approach and progress in electronics signal a promising trajectory. Competition from contenders like Vietnam, Mexico, Malaysia, and Thailand remains, but India’s role in global manufacturing is set to grow with continued efforts to overcome barriers. China, the so-called “world’s factory”,…