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India needs to diversify its sources of energy needs, says NITI vice-chairman
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri highlighted that the West Asia conflict, though a temporary supply chain issue, underscores India's need to diversify energy sources. He expressed optimism about an upcoming India-US trade agreement and advocated for including pharmaceutical products in future FTAs. Lahiri likened the crisis to a manageable 'influenza,' emphasizing the lesson of not concentrating all import and export dependencies.
Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRI
India's aluminium sector faces policy distortions. A think tank proposes removing import duties on raw aluminium and adding export duties on the metal. This aims to encourage domestic production of higher-value aluminium products. The goal is to reduce reliance on imported finished goods and boost manufacturing competitiveness. This shift could create jobs and enhance exports.