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The New Quality Mandate in Composites
24 Feb 2026

The New Quality Mandate in Composites

Kailash_Prajapati

Quality Head (May 2025 – Present)

Market shifts are redefining quality in composites manufacturing, as aerospace, automotive, and renewable sectors demand tighter tolerances, traceability, digital monitoring, and sustainable materials—exposing a widening gap between expectations and suppliers’ consistent delivery.

The Shift Rewriting HVAC Operations
24 Feb 2026

The Shift Rewriting HVAC Operations

Prashant_Bhatnagar

Head of Operations – CEO (Jan 2020 – Present)

Stricter energy-efficiency and refrigerant mandates are reshaping AC component manufacturing, accelerating automation and AI-led quality. Digitalization improves precision, but ROI lags in fragmented plants. Demand-rich markets strain fragile supply chains, where input volatility signals stress.

Marketplace Growth Levers: What No Longer Works
10 Feb 2026

Marketplace Growth Levers: What No Longer Works

Natalia_Ryabochkina

Product Advisor (Aug 2025 – Present)

Marketplace growth levers have shifted as competition rises, margins tighten, and AI tools spread. CX remains under-invested despite clear signals. AI drives advantage but is quickly becoming table stakes, while ESG impact is still uneven.

From Global Sourcing to Local Resilience
03 Feb 2026

From Global Sourcing to Local Resilience

Pramod_Dongare

Head New Components Development (Sep 2024 – Present)

EV adoption is reshaping electronics demand across 2W and 4W; sourcing localizes amid risk. Sustainability and AI influence design and cost early, while competition in automotive electronics and lighting has sharply intensified.

Where CX Really Moves the Needle
27 Jan 2026

Where CX Really Moves the Needle

Rakesh_Kumar_Sen

Former Customer Experience Management Head and Director Sales/Sales Operation (Mar 2024 – Aug 2025)

Automotive brand evaluation has shifted toward seamless CX and digital trust; AI enhances journeys but risks overreach. EV-first entrants intensify competition, while emerging markets drive growth, demanding localized, service-led go-to-market models.

Where EV Sourcing Tech Delivers—and Doesn’t
27 Jan 2026

Where EV Sourcing Tech Delivers—and Doesn’t

Sameer_Kulkarni

Head – Sourcing (E-Bus) (Jun 2023 – Present)

Shifts in EV and e-bus sourcing are driven by localization mandates, high-voltage safety norms, and ESG pressures, exposing fragile supply chains where technology aids resilience—but cost-led geographies often fail to scale.