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VC Sehgal, Chairman, Samvardhana Motherson Group.Speaking at the Global Townhall organised by Economic Times, Sehgal said that proactively investing in local capability will also help the economies to stay cost competitive. "The countries across the globe should focus on in-house resources which enable people to utilise this excellent capability. Going forward, capability, cost competitiveness and the government's ability to support the industry will be vital for quicker recovery," he said. Talking about the Indian auto component industry, Sehgal said that auto ancillary units in the country have done a tremendous job in meeting the targets that have been set for cost, quality,delivery and every other aspect of the products that they make. Right direction to achieve automation is by adopting frugal engineering which should focus on improving dignity of labours so that they get properly paid and not on slashing the workforceVC Sehgal, Chairman, Motherson Group"The combination of the … [Read more...] about ETGlobalTownhall: Economies should focus on building domestic capabilities, says VC Sehgal, Motherson Group

 One of the most prolific politicians of India, who brought a rare empathy and a human approach to the nation’s diplomacy, Swaraj’s sudden demise triggered a wave of shock and grief among Indians living in Houston, who remembered her as a charismatic and dynamic leader, and a woman of grit. … [Read more...] about Indian diaspora remembers Sushma Swaraj as a ‘caring’ minister

The BRI is a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping when he came to power in 2013. It aims to link Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa and Europe with a network of land and sea routes. … [Read more...] about China’s posturing in Indian Ocean to disturb stability: Experts

“They are very experienced and the current set of defenders have about 50-80 caps together. They know each other very well and I don’t see them having any problems even when they are put in a tough match-situation against any top team in the world,” said Raghunath. … [Read more...] about Current Indian hockey team has world-class backline: VR Raghunath

In January this year, China, on behalf of Pakistan, had made a similar attempt to raise the Kashmir issue under “other matters” during closed consultations in the Security Council Consultations Room. Then too, China stood alone in the Pakistani corner to get the Security Council to focus on the Kashmir issue. … [Read more...] about China-backed attempt by Pak to raise Kashmir issue at UNSC fails yet again: Indian diplomat