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Future of Jewelry: Digital, Lab-Grown, & Agile Inventory
19 May 2026

Future of Jewelry: Digital, Lab-Grown, & Agile Inventory

Ekshwaku_Gohil

Jewellery Consultant | Proprietor

Discover how India's jewellery industry is transforming through digital-first retail, lab-grown diamonds, smarter inventory strategies, and innovative gold exchange programs. Read on for trends, and actionable approaches!

Digital Transformation in Diamonds
19 May 2026

Digital Transformation in Diamonds

Vivek_Verma

Chief Information Officer (Feb 2020 - Present); India

Technology is transforming the diamond and jewelry industry through digitization, AI, and a focus on transparency, sustainability, and customer needs, making companies more agile and competitive.

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.