At the BRICS Outreach Dialogue, PM Narendra Modi warned against the weaponization of critical minerals, emerging tech, and global supply chains—seen as a veiled critique of China’s dominance in rare earth exports.

India is rapidly becoming the top warehousing and logistics hub in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, with nearly 70% of occupiers planning expansion over the next two years, according to CBRE’s 2025 Logistics Occupier Survey.

India’s industrial and warehousing real estate sector grew by 24.5% YoY in H1 2025, with absorption reaching 34 million sq. ft., up from 27.3 million sq. ft. in H1 2024, according to Savills India.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed India’s willingness to sign a comprehensive trade deal with the U.S., but emphasized safeguarding the interests of farmers and livestock-reliant communities.

Maharashtra Industries Minister Uday Samant announced that Bhiwandi has the potential to become Asia’s largest logistics hub, with a dedicated committee to be formed to explore the idea.

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged exporters and industry leaders to enhance domestic manufacturing, diversify supply chains, and reduce import dependence to achieve Atmanirbhar Bharat.

India’s April 2025 cancellation of Bangladesh’s 2020 transshipment privilege has sharply raised Bangladeshi export costs and strained supply chains.

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (GHIAL) has acquired the remaining 70% stake in ESR GMR Logistics Park Pvt. Ltd. (EGLPPL), making it the sole owner.

As corporate India faces rising volatility—from tariffs and supply chain disruptions to global conflicts—companies are seeking leaders with resilience, adaptability, and people-centric leadership.

Delhi is set to strengthen its role in India’s supply chain with the development of three new industrial hubs, announced by State Industry Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa at the ET Edge Supply Chain Management Fest 2025.

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