GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS
Iconic restaurant chain Adyar Ananda Bhavan looks to tap PE funds to raise ₹1,000-1,200 cr
The Chennai-based QSR brand, famous for southern cuisine, is eyeing a valuation of about ₹3,500 crore, people aware of the development told ET. Veda Corporate Advisors will advise A2B in its fundraising process, which is part of a drive to professionalise the family-run business, the people said.
India needs to develop mineral strategy for the entire value chain, from exploration to recycling
From FY19 to FY24, India's mineral production growth has stagnated, with many major minerals seeing only single-digit growth or decline, per an SBI Research report. To unlock its mineral potential, India must overhaul its value chain—from exploration to recycling—alongside comprehensive fiscal reforms, enhancing competitiveness and fostering sustainable economic growth.
Keep fine-tuning those customs duties
NDA's budget tackles import duties, Chinese dependency, and predatory pricing. Custom duties shield industries, but rising imports and dumping risks in electronics, telecom, and automobiles need strategic tweaks. Focusing on import substitution, export competitiveness, diversified value chains, and lower tariffs, the aim is GDP growth and a duty trajectory for solid manufacturing export performance.
Ready for a round of sustained re-rating? 7 logistic stocks with an upside potential of upto 48 %
Recently, JSW Infra announced its acquisition of Navkar Corp. On the face of it there is nothing special about it as merger and acquisition is a very normal activity which keeps happening. But the fact that it happened in sectors like logistics, where for large companies organic growth is the norm , involves a company which has a proven track of achieving a scale and the timing of its takeover. When one combines these three, this is probably indicating that the logistics sector which has faced many headwinds till a few years back, might be close to reaching a level where the bigger players are re-rated. A sector where headwinds are becoming lesser and tailwinds are getting stronger. Probably this would be a better way to take exposure to the growth of the Indian economy.
Rise of Telegram-friendly chain spurs talk of crypto super app
The Open Network (TON) blockchain has seized the crypto spotlight even amid a broader rally in the sector that saw Bitcoin hit new heights before a recent selloff.
Why disconnecting global trade from China is so hard
There are several major factors that create a natural limit to how much of a supply chain can be exfiltrated from China, even if sweeteners like free land, tax breaks and cheap utilities are on offer.
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Global supply chain shift: Has India finally arrived?
Global supply lines are shifting for more resilience. Geopolitical developments put India at an advantage. Will demographic dividend finally create value for India?
Western rare earths supply chain springs into gear
Global supply chains are diversifying away from China for rare earths used in products like electric vehicles and wind turbines. Companies are building facilities to reduce the West's dependence on Chinese imports.
View: Manufacturing isn’t about jobs but key to balancing trade deficits, securing geopolitical security
In a famous barnstorming speech, then-US senator Richard Nixon, battling charges of embezzlement of election funds, made an emotional appeal to voters by invoking his modest background and declaring his intention to retain his dog Checkers. This speech, known as the Checkers Speech, is a storied instance of the straw man phenomenon in the US political history.
Industry executives a worried lot: Why India-China tensions are equal to a big headache for electronics makers
Indian electronics manufacturers have suffered $15 billion in production losses and 100,000 job cuts due to escalating tensions with China. Visa delays for Chinese executives are hindering the industry's expansion plans, leading to a $10 billion export opportunity loss and $2 billion in value addition loss. Government probes into Chinese companies operating in India have further impacted the sector.
‘Tremendous’ room for India to grow share in global value chains: Sanjiv Puri, CII President
Global trends indicate supply chain diversification is happening across levels and India is well-positioned to gain from these developments, says the CMD of ITC.
Global demand revival: How is India poised?
As the global demand sees some revival, India must get its act together to make the most out of it.
India offers above $500 bln investment opportunity in clean energy value chain
India offers a $500 billion investment opportunity in clean energy by 2030 at the IPEF Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore, resulting in $23 billion investment opportunities for sustainable infrastructure projects in the Indo-Pacific.
Trans-Europe express: How Indian businesses can sustain and grow in Europe
India's recent free trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association presents significant trade opportunities with the EU. However, Indian businesses must comply with new EU supply chain laws to sustain and grow in Europe. Key legislative changes include deforestation regulation, corporate sustainability and due diligence directive, and forced labor regulation.
Why imports from China are rising despite atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives
Imports from China is something India should monitor. But in some ways, this might be the way for the country to become a self-reliant economy.
Electronics companies seek Rs 35,000-crore incentive plan for components
"The incentive scheme is needed to support growing demand for electronics components to the tune of $75-$80 billion by 2026, and $300 billion by 2032 to support $300 billion worth of electronics products manufacturing by 2026 and $1.2 trillion by 2032," the India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA), which represents top smartphone brands and manufacturing companies, said.
A Mumbai firm finds a way to reduce container turnaround time from 34 days to 2 days
Backed by Zerodha founders, MatchLog Solutions has found an answer to an issue that has haunted transporters for years.
RIL signs technology licensing agreement with Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser AS
RIL is building a multi-GW fully integrated end-to-end new energy value chain, from photon to green molecules, paving the way for abundant and affordable access to sustainable energy for everyone, the company said. Both partners will also collaborate on future performance improvements and cost optimization through research and development (R&D), value engineering, standardization, and modularization to improve the competitiveness of the alkaline technology platform.
FM Sitharaman bats for a bigger manufacturing play, looks to increase country’s share in global value chains
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman advocated for a significant boost in domestic manufacturing to enhance India's self-reliance and integration into global value chains, rejecting the idea of solely focusing on services. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) annual business summit, she emphasized the government's partnership with India Inc for national development. Sitharaman expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's re-election, planning to engage with CII post-elections for budget consultations.
India needs to focus on manufacturing, achieve greater sophistication: Nirmala Sitharaman to Indian Inc
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman flagged the need for India to boost its manufacturing sector to achieve self-reliance and increase its share in the global value chain. She highlighted the importance of policy support and sophistication in product manufacturing to attract investment and reduce dependence on China. The minister also discussed the success of the PLI scheme in sectors like telecom and electronics, showcasing India's potential for growth and investment.
Embracing Industry 4.0: Navigating business transformation trends in the digital age
Post-pandemic, the focus on Industry 4.0, Circular Value Chains, Autonomy via Edge Computing, and Demand-Driven Digital Supply Chains reshaped global business dynamics. India's leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable manufacturing practices highlights its commitment to digital transformation.
Chinese ecommerce giants face delicate balance between discounts, profit
Alibaba's earnings reports are crucial indicators for China's consumer sentiment, influenced by competition from Pinduoduo and Douyin. The demand for discounts affects revenue and profit margins, posing challenges for selling premium products.
India needs to focus on factor market reforms to propel growth to double digit: ADB Chief Economist
Labour reforms have been approved by Parliament in 2020, but it has not been implemented. In 2019 and 2020, 29 central labour laws were amalgamated, rationalised and simplified into four labour codes -- the Code on Wages, 2019; the Industrial Relations Code, 2020; the Code on Social Security, 2020; and the Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code, 2020.
Charting the global economy: BOE sends clearest sign yet of interest-rate cuts
Thirteen economies in developed countries were experiencing per-capita recessions by the end of last year, as reported by Bloomberg Economics.
ET exclusive: Tata Electronics seals semicon deal with Tesla
The US-based electric vehicle (EV) major is keen to enter India, the world’s fastest-expanding major automotive market. Tesla promoter Elon Musk is reportedly visiting India this month for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Musk is expected to announce potential Indian investments, including a commitment of funds toward EV manufacturing facilities. His firm is the world’s largest automotive company by market value.
A central intelligence agency for manufacturing, Made in India
The proposed intelligence unit would study the impact of schemes launched by the government aimed at lifting the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% by 2047 from about 17% currently. In addition to Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes worth ₹1.97 lakh crore, the government started the Make in India initiative and the Phased Manufacturing Programme (PMP) to boost local production and encourage export substitution.
Anand Shah is betting on 2 themes and is overweight in mid & smallcaps in flexicap portfolios; here's why
Anand Shah advises a long-term perspective, emphasizing selective stock picking amidst market volatility. Overweighting midcaps and smallcaps for strategic stock selection while highlighting the role of emerging manufacturing businesses and drivers like real estate in the economy. Shah also has been overweight the entire chain of the power because for manufacturing to pick up, there is no denying that we will need more power.
Siddhartha Sanyal on significance of India-EFTA deal
The free trade agreement between India and four European nations is significant as India's position in the global supply chain improves. More agreements are expected due to the urgency caused by the China plus one policy. India's large market makes it an attractive partner, and India is confident in taking on global competition and playing at a global scale.
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