Alisha Sachdev

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Alisha Sachdev - Bloomberg's business reporter. Tracked across 27 mentions in podcasts and expert conversations analyzed by Sonic.

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To circumvent visa restrictions, Indian and Chinese companies are conducting business meetings in third countries such as Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

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Despite securing over a billion dollars' worth of machinery from China, Reliance Industries is now struggling to acquire the necessary technological know-how to operate it.

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For over five years, India has not granted a visa to the top executive of BYD India, preventing them from visiting the company's factories in the country.

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To circumvent visa restrictions, Indian and Chinese companies are conducting business meetings in third countries such as Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, and Thailand.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

Despite securing over a billion dollars' worth of machinery from China, Reliance Industries is now struggling to acquire the necessary technological know-how to operate it.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

For over five years, India has not granted a visa to the top executive of BYD India, preventing them from visiting the company's factories in the country.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

Sourcing manufacturing technology from South Korea costs Indian companies 20-25% more than sourcing from China.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

China controls critical chokepoints in advanced manufacturing sectors like batteries and electronics, including the supply of raw materials, critical machinery, and technology know-how.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

Nearly all electric vehicles sold in India rely entirely on imported battery cells.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

India now manufactures approximately 25% of Apple's iPhones globally.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

India has rejected investment proposals from Chinese automotive companies BYD and Great Wall Motor due to strategic mistrust.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

India's role in iPhone production is primarily assembly, with most higher-value components and specialized production equipment still sourced from Chinese supply chains.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

The entire supply chain for battery cells, from raw materials like lithium and cobalt to manufacturing equipment and technology, is predominantly based in China.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

The Tata Group's new advanced chip manufacturing plant in Dholera, Gujarat, will initially be dependent on Chinese raw materials like gallium and high-purity silicon.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

China is implementing export controls on rare earth elements and related technologies to protect its established dominance in key manufacturing sectors.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

Nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) battery cells, a technology available from South Korea, are considered less suitable for India's climate due to a higher risk of thermal runaway in hot temperatures.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

Of the planned 178 gigawatt-hours of battery manufacturing capacity, India currently has only 1 gigawatt-hour operational.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 22

India manufactures approximately 25% of Apple's iPhones globally.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 21

India's role in iPhone production is primarily assembly, with most higher-value components and specialized production equipment still sourced from Chinese supply chains.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 21

Despite successfully acquiring machinery from China, Reliance Industries is now struggling to access the necessary technology and operational know-how to make the equipment functional.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 21

For over five years, India has not granted a visa to the top executive of BYD's India operations, preventing them from visiting their factories in the country.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 21

To bypass visa difficulties, Indian and Chinese companies are conducting business deals in third countries such as Singapore, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, or Thailand.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 21

India has rejected investment proposals from Chinese auto manufacturers BYD and Great Wall Motor due to strategic mistrust.

Expert perspectiveAlisha SachdevApr 21

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