India and the US are close to finalizing a Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at boosting trade, improving market access, and strengthening supply chain resilience.
Maharashtra plans a Dedicated Rail Freight Corridor linking JNPT, Vadhvan Port, and the Samruddhi Expressway to improve logistics efficiency and global supply chain connectivity.
Assam plans a Rupsi Airport Logistics Hub to enhance Act East connectivity, strengthen regional trade, improve cargo movement, and support economic growth.
The Strait of Hormuz reopening moves closer after a US-Iran peace agreement, restoring global shipping routes, oil trade flows, and maritime stability.
Pravin Nerpagar, Deputy General Manager – Supply Chain at Tata Motors, shares insights on finished vehicle logistics, RoRo vessel operations, AI adoption, export challenges, and building resilient automobile supply chains.
CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran says India has a limited opportunity to attract manufacturers diversifying from China and must adopt a proactive policy approach to capitalize on global supply chain shifts.
India will use AI powered supply chain mapping through the Statistical Business Register (SBR) to identify investment hubs, strengthen logistics infrastructure, and support data-driven economic planning.
India’s First AI Powered Rare Earth Observatory will track rare earth supply chains in real time, helping improve resilience, monitor risks, and strengthen strategic mineral intelligence.
The new Mundra Port Jeddah Shipping Service connects India, Saudi Arabia, and Djibouti, improving supply chain efficiency, container movement, and regional trade connectivity.
The Green and Digital Shipping Corridor will strengthen India-Singapore maritime cooperation, promote low emission shipping technologies, and accelerate digital transformation across the shipping sector.
Resilient Supply Chains Draw Investor Interest as businesses adopt climate-tech, AI and risk analytics to protect trade from disruptions.
India US Finalise Critical Minerals Pact to strengthen rare earth supply chains, boost clean energy, EV manufacturing and reduce dependence on China.