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2030
Commodities Sustainable Natural Rubber Forum charts 2030 vision for resilient, sustainable sector
The Sustainable Natural Rubber Forum 2026 in Kochi, convened by ANRPC and hosted by the Rubber Board, outlined a digital, smallholder-centred vision for natural rubber by 2030. India's BSNR platform has mapped 56,000 hectares with a 150,000-hectare target, while the INROAD project has invested ₹1,100 crore in tribal smallholders. Stakeholders stressed EUDR readiness, traceability and climate-positive carbon credit potential.
Commodities NITI Aayog report: India chemicals exports could hit $81 billion by 2030
A NITI Aayog report says India's chemicals industry could target exports of up to USD 81 billion by 2030, including USD 45 billion in specialty chemicals. Achieving the target requires 10-11% consumption CAGR and 14% production CAGR over five fiscal years. The report identifies US and Brazil as key export markets and recommends policy interventions to close infrastructure and technology gaps.
Logistics AI Data Center Demand to Triple by 2030, GXO CEO Says on Logistics Impact
GXO Logistics CEO Patrick Kelleher told FreightWaves Today that data center capacity will triple by 2030, driving demand for contract logistics. He detailed GXO's data center services, humanoid robotics economics, reindustrialization's impact on warehouse locations, and a new UK defense partnership.
Trade India-Latin America Trade to Reach USD 100 Billion by 2030 from USD 50 Billion: Uruguay Ambassador
Uruguay Ambassador Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla announced that trade between India and Latin America is expected to double to USD 100 billion by 2030 from the current USD 50 billion. Speaking at the LAC FIRST conference in New Delhi, he highlighted the need to expand the India-Mercosur Preferential Trade Agreement from 450 to 3,000 products as a step toward a free trade agreement, with key sectors including minerals, agro-industries, and pharmaceuticals.
Logistics Officer Shortage Could Exceed 100,000 by 2030, Threatening Global Shipping Operations
The global shipping industry faces a critical shortage of qualified officers, with demand projected to exceed supply by over 100,000 by 2030. The latest BIMCO/ICS Seafarer Workforce Report highlights a current shortfall of 39,100 officers and warns that nearly half of seafarers plan to leave within five years, posing significant risks to supply chain reliability and freight costs.
Trade India targets $100 billion textile exports by 2030, focus on sustainability, FTAs
India targets $100 billion in textile exports by 2030, with a focus on sustainability and leveraging free trade agreements. Union Minister Giriraj Singh and commerce officials outlined the strategy at a two-day summit, emphasizing traceability, recycling, and district-level export hubs.
Trade India Eyes $200 Billion Export Opportunity to BRICS Countries by 2030, Says ASSOCHAM
The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) projects India's exports to BRICS nations could hit $200 billion by 2030, capturing 4% of the bloc's global imports. The target hinges on enhanced South-South cooperation, focusing on sectors like electronics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.
India’s REITs and InvITs May Attract Rs 11.6 Lakh Crore Investment by 2030, Avendus Report Says
According to an Avendus Capital report, India's REIT and InvIT market could attract an additional Rs 11.6 lakh crore by 2030, with assets under management more than doubling to over Rs 20 lakh crore. The report highlights strong growth drivers including infrastructure expansion and regulatory reforms, while noting current market cap is only 1.5% of GDP.
Trade India-US Energy Cooperation Aims for $500 Billion Trade by 2030
A report highlights the potential of India-US energy cooperation to achieve a $500 billion trade target by 2030. The partnership focuses on hydrocarbons and advanced technologies.
Trade Global temperatures to stay near record highs: WMO
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