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Localization as a Strategic Growth Lever
08 May 2026

Localization as a Strategic Growth Lever

Satyendra_Tripathi

Former Dy. General Manager – JCB Backhoe and GENSET Purchase (Dec 2022 – Mar 2026)

India’s construction equipment ecosystem is evolving through localization, digital procurement, stricter regulations, and sustainability priorities, while stronger supplier capabilities and manufacturing competitiveness continue driving long-term industry growth.

The Rise of D2C in Premium Home Textiles
06 May 2026

The Rise of D2C in Premium Home Textiles

Aditya_Singh

AVP – Ecommerce head, Christy.co.uk (May 2025 – Present)

Premium home textile ecommerce in the UK and US is shifting toward value-conscious premiumization, with D2C, AI-led personalization, rising competition, and supply chain complexities shaping growth, conversion, and customer experience.

Structural Shifts in Auto Supply Networks
05 May 2026

Structural Shifts in Auto Supply Networks

Shashank_Jain

Div. Manager, Global Sourcing Lead (Jul 2024 – Present)

Global automotive supply chains are undergoing structural shifts, with EV component sourcing challenges, AI-driven procurement transformation, rising ESG pressures, and evolving competitive dynamics reshaping cost, strategy, and industry boundaries.

Structural Shifts in Spare Parts Ecosystems
05 May 2026

Structural Shifts in Spare Parts Ecosystems

Arun_Arora

Former Senior Advisor – Spare Parts & Logistics (Jan 1986 – Aug 2023)

Automotive spare parts and logistics are undergoing structural shifts, with digital tools improving forecasting unevenly, independents gaining share, sustainability challenged by costs, and lower-tier suppliers increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions.

Automation in Components: Promise vs Payoff
30 Apr 2026

Automation in Components: Promise vs Payoff

Sanjiv_Rahi

Vice President (Jul 2023 – Present)

Electrification and connected vehicles are reshaping auto components, driving localization and sustainability pressures. While automation boosts productivity, ROI varies. Supply chain disruptions, margin trade-offs, and export complexities challenge scalable, profitable growth.

Navigating India’s Changing EV Landscape
14 Apr 2026

Navigating India’s Changing EV Landscape

Girish_Karkera

Editor in Chief (Feb 2023 - Present); India

The article explores evolving consumer preferences in India’s automotive sector, focusing on EVs, hybrids, and ICE vehicles, and highlights challenges in affordability, resale, and long-term industry strategy.