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Can India’s Exports Takeoff Amid Global Market Uncertainty?

India's merchandise exports are navigating a complex global landscape marked by economic and geopolitical turbulence, including trade wars. India needs to take multiple measures to build a resilient, competitive manufacturing sector capable of capturing a larger share of global trade in an uncertain world, says Rakesh Rao. Read more

Why efficient material handling is essential for the success of Make in India

Indian manufacturers need well-managed warehouses amid global disruptions (like tariff wars and geopolitical tensions) to reduce costs and avoid delays. Hence, efficient material handling systems are critical for ensuring the success of the Make in India initiative, says Rakesh Rao.Read more

Indian auto component industry expects 8-10% growth in FY25: Vinnie Mehta

In this interaction with Rakesh Rao, Vinnie Mehta, Director General of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), presents his views on the impact of recent global events on Indian auto components industry.Read more

CGTMSE aims to ensure collateral-free credit for MSEs: Manish Sinha

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Manish Sinha, CEO, Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE), explains how CGTMSE is proactively working on facilitating finance and capacity-building for micro and small enterprises.Read more

Will revised MSME classification solve their funding puzzle?

Only 14 per cent of credit needs of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) - the backbone of India's economy - are met through formal channels. The revised MSME classification may mark a pivotal shift in how India supports and enables its small business ecosystem, says Rakesh RaoRead more

Will the US tariff war add to MSMEs’ funding woes?

While Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) continue to face barriers in accessing funds (due to high collateral norms, lack of credit history, slow approvals, etc), the new tariff war could add to their financial woes, says Rakesh Rao.Read more

India is a key strategic market for Hexagon: Jason Walker

In this interaction with Rakesh Rao, Jason Walker, VP, General Manufacturing Practice Lead, Hexagon, sheds light on the factories of the future and importance of India for Hexagon.Read more

HARTING views India as a high-potential market: Jörg Scheer

In this interaction with Rakesh Rao during Hannover Messe 2025, Jörg Scheer, MD of HARTING Electronics & HARTING Customised Solutions, highlights on emerging opportunities with the rise in electrification across industries.Read more

Localisation is Delta Electronics’ key strategy in India: Andy Sun

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Andy Sun, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, Industrial Automation BG, Delta Electronics, discusses manufacturing trends and Delta’s future growth plans for the industrial automation division.Read more

India is among EPLAN’s fastest-growing markets: Haluk Menderes

In this interview with Rakesh Rao, Haluk Menderes, MD, EPLAN GmbH & Co KG, discusses the global engineering trends, how Indian companies can be ready for the next level of engineering automation, and EPLAN's plans for IndiaRead more

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