{"id":14502,"date":"2025-06-20T12:54:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T07:24:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/?page_id=14502"},"modified":"2025-06-25T20:21:49","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T14:51:49","slug":"ascendas-firstspace-roundtable","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/ascendas-firstspace-roundtable\/","title":{"rendered":"Ascendas Firstspace Roundtable"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14502\" class=\"elementor elementor-14502\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afc3d98 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"afc3d98\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> Impact of Global Geopolitical Trends on Indian Manufacturing <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97cf277 elementor-icon-list--layout-inline elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-mobile-align-start elementor-list-item-link-full_width ha-has-bg-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"97cf277\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items elementor-inline-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-inline-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"898\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14620\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white.png 1000w, https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white-768x766.png 768w, https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white-60x60.png 60w, 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https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white-554x554.png 554w, https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/elements-white-400x400.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99ad5e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"99ad5e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c9ff83 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c9ff83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Overview <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2211569 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2211569\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Global geopolitical shifts\u2014ranging from tariff wars and regional conflicts to evolving trade alliances\u2014are dramatically reshaping the global manufacturing ecosystem. These disruptions have exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains and forced countries to reassess their dependencies and strategic priorities. For India, this moment presents a critical inflection point, with new avenues to strengthen its position as a global manufacturing powerhouse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">India\u2019s manufacturing sector stands to gain significantly as global players diversify away from traditional hubs. However, this transition isn\u2019t without challenges. Issues such as infrastructure readiness, regulatory complexity, and skill gaps must be addressed to fully leverage the current geopolitical climate. Moreover, the volatility caused by unpredictable trade policies and diplomatic shifts raises questions about how resilient and adaptive Indian manufacturing truly is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-113c6e7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"113c6e7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a0bd90 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4a0bd90\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7984cdd animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7984cdd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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Mashru\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"tlp-content\"><h3><span class=\"team-name\"><a class=\"\" data-id=\"14781\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Nilesh Mashru\" href=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025\/team\/nilesh-mashru-2\/\">Nilesh Mashru<\/a><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"short-bio\"><p>Head Leasing and Marketing<br \/>\nAscendas Firstspace Development Management<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rt-loading-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"rt-loading rt-ball-clip-rotate\"><div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16fceb5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16fceb5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d471594 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" 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elementor-element-8c6eecd agenda elementor-widget elementor-widget-ganesh-agenda-accordion\" data-id=\"8c6eecd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"ganesh-agenda-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ganesh-accordion-wrapper\" id=\"ganesh-accordion-8c6eecd\"><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon huge huge-pencil-edit-02\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">11:00 - 11:05 <\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Opening Remarks &amp; Setting the tone <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; border:1px solid #666; overflow:hidden;\"><div class=\"ganesh-header\" style=\"padding:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\"><div class=\"ganesh-left\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center;\"><div class=\"icon-col\" style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; margin-right:15px;\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ganesh-icon huge huge-user-group\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"text-col\" style=\"display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\"><span class=\"ganesh-time\">11:05 - 12:00 <\/span><span class=\"ganesh-title\" style=\"margin-top:4px;\">Impact of Global Geopolitical Trends on Indian Manufacturing<\/span><\/div><\/div><span class=\"ganesh-toggle-icon\"><i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-content\" style=\"display:none; padding:10px 20px;\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\">This session will explore key <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\">facets<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\"> of the global manufacturing realignment, including the impact of tariff wars, whether this period <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\">represents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\"> another VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) event, and the preparedness of Indian industries. It will also highlight emerging <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\">opportunities,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW240978875 BCX8\"> and the strategic steps India must take to position itself as a reliable, sustainable, and competitive alternative in the global supply chain.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW240978875 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:6,&quot;335551620&quot;:6,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>Discussion Points:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">How ongoing tariff wars and protectionist policies are impacting Indian manufacturing\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Are we entering another VUCA phase for global trade?\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strategic opportunities for India amid global supply chain realignments\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Assessing India\u2019s preparedness and resilience for external geopolitical shocks\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key policy, operational, and infrastructure challenges manufacturers must address\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Speakers:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/common-speaker-img.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Manuj Malhotra<\/strong><br \/>VP \u2013 Sourcing &amp; Supply Chain<br \/>Omega Seiki<\/li><li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/common-speaker-img.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Saroj Raj Ray<\/strong><br \/>Head \u2013 Procurement<br \/>Valvoline Cummins<\/li><li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/common-speaker-img.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Manoj Mule<\/strong><br \/>Supply Chain Functional Excellence &amp; Transformation Leader<br \/>Cummins India<\/li><li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/common-speaker-img.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Sachin Poharkar<\/strong><br \/>Head of Purchasing<br \/>NeoliteZKW Lightings<\/li><li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/common-speaker-img.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Mahendra Shelke<\/strong><br \/>Head \u2013 Logistics, Region India<br \/>LANXESS India<\/li><li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/common-speaker-img.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Mantosh Singh<\/strong><br \/>VP \u2013 Supply Chain<br \/>SAR Group<\/li><li><a href=\"#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/common-speaker-img.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Hemanth Balan<\/strong><br \/>Deputy General Manager<br \/>Isuzu Motors India<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025team\/nilesh-mashru-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/nilesh-m.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Nilesh Mashru<\/strong><br \/>Head \u2013 Leasing and Marketing<br \/>Ascendas Firstspacen<\/li><\/ol><p><strong>Moderator:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025team\/saurabh-tewari\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3011\" src=\"https:\/\/et-edge.com\/conferences\/supplychain\/2025wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Saurabh-Tewari.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><br \/><strong>Saurabh Tewari<\/strong><br \/>Managing Director- Supply Chain<br \/>PwC India<\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ganesh-item\" style=\"margin-bottom:2px; 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