Global Solar Leaders Convene to Advance the Next Phase of PV Manufacturing Collaboration EAC International Consulting, together with NSEFI, the International Solar Alliance and the Global Solar Council, convened an industry CEO Roundtable and launched the Indo German solar white paper, “Building the Next Solar PV Manufacturing Frontier: How India and Germany Can Jointly Strengthen Global Solar Manufacturing Competitiveness,” during Intersolar Europe week.On 23 June 2026, EAC International Consulting convened a closed-door CEO Roundtable titled Building Global PV Supply Chain Resilience: The Role of Emerging Manufacturing Ecosystems. Held during Intersolar Europe week, the roundtable brought together global industry leaders already …
EAC at MOTOTECH 2026 South | Panel Discussion: Smart Factory ROI
EAC at MOTOTECH 2026 South | Panel Discussion: Smart Factory ROI EAC’s India Partner, Ketan Jadhav, joined industry leaders on stage at MOTOTECH 2026 South in Chennai as a panellist for the session titled: “Smart Factory ROI that the CFO Buys: What to Automate, What to Digitise, What to Leave Alone.”Organised by OEM Update Magazine and the Mototech India team, MOTOTECH 2026 South brought together automotive OEMs, technology providers, and manufacturing professionals for a day of substantive dialogue on the future of automotive manufacturing in India. The panel was moderated by Rajesh Nath, Managing Director, VDMA India, and anchored around …
India’s Industrial Decarbonisation Shift: The Emerging Role of CCUS
India’s Industrial Decarbonisation Shift: The Emerging Role of CCUS The role of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) is evolving rapidly from a long-term climate technology into a practical industrial decarbonisation tool. Globally, tightening carbon regulations, compliance-led carbon markets, and the limitations of electrification in addressing process emissions are accelerating adoption, particularly across hard-to-abate sectors such as cement, steel, refining, and chemicals.Across Europe and North America, CCUS is moving from pilot-stage deployment toward commercial implementation. Industrial clusters are developing shared CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure, while companies such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Shell, and Aker Carbon Capture are scaling commercial …
India’s Sunrise Moment: A Macro Overview for Global Business Leaders
India’s Sunrise Moment: A Macro Overview for Global Business Leaders As geopolitical fault lines reshape global trade, one economy is emerging not merely unscathed but structurally strengthened. India’s combination of domestic resilience, policy-backed industrialisation, and demographic depth is drawing unprecedented attention from boardrooms across Europe, Asia, and the United States.On 27th March 2026, EAC International Consulting, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Munich and RÖDL , hosted an invite-only executive roundtable on Indian Sunrise Sectors with a focused lens on Solar PV, Battery, Semiconductor, and Green Hydrogen. The event brought together senior decision makers to deliberate on …
China Quo Vadis: Strategic Repositioning of a Key Market
China Quo Vadis: Strategic Repositioning of a Key Market EAC International Consulting Partner Daniel Berger has been cited as a market expert in a major Handelsblatt analysis examining the shifting China revenues of German corporations, published in the context of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) visit to China. Our perspective on the structural repositioning now underway in the China market is available in our Executive Briefing. Click here to read more.Latest Juni 24, 2026 Why Hyper-Localization is the New Playbook for International Success in ChinaJuni 15, 2026 China Cost Optimization 2026 – Balancing competitiveness in a shifting landscapeMai 29, 2026 India’s …
China Quo Vadis: Strategic Repositioning of a Key Market
China Quo Vadis: Strategic Repositioning of a Key Market The Handelsblatt article published in the context of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) visit to China highlights a tangible market shift in the China revenues of German corporations. EAC International Consulting was cited as a market expert in this context. The former growth engine is losing momentum, and market shares are realigning and the success factors for a sustainable China engagement are being redefined. At the same time, the development reflects less a withdrawal and more a structural repositioning.The China boom of past decades is over. With approximately 5.0% growth in 2025 …
INDIA’S SOLAR MANUFACTURING PIVOT: WHY GLOBAL PLAYERS MUST ACT NOW
INDIA’S SOLAR MANUFACTURING PIVOT: WHY GLOBAL PLAYERS MUST ACT NOW India is entering a once-in-two-decades solar manufacturing supercycle. Installed capacity has expanded from 2.8 GW in 2014 to nearly 130 GW by 2025, supported by ambitious national targets and strong policy commitments. While the solar demand outlook is robust, the manufacturing landscape remains uneven with significant capability gaps in upstream segments and next-generation cell technologies. This creates a strategic window for global players to shape India’s next phase of solar industrialization.India’s Solar Growth Story: From Scale to Manufacturing Sovereignty India is now the world’s fourth largest renewable energy market and …
EAC China Hosts Roundtable Series at Automechanika 2025
EAC China Hosts Roundtable Series at Automechanika 2025 Managing Consultant Guan Cui Moderates Expert Discussions on ICE, Hybrid, and Electric Vehicle Technologies. China’s automotive industry is at a fascinating crossroads. Internal combustion engines are getting cleaner and more efficient. Hybrids are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Pure electric vehicles are gaining momentum. But here’s the question everyone’s asking: which pathway wins?The answer, as our recent roundtable series revealed, might be more nuanced than we think. Last week, EAC China brought together industry experts for the roundtable discussion that went beyond the usual debates. Managing Consultant Guan Cui moderated sessions exploring how these …
India’s CBG Boom: A Strategic Opportunity for Equipment Suppliers
India’s CBG Boom: A Strategic Opportunity for Equipment Suppliers Biofuels particularly Compressed Biogas (CBG), Ethanol, and Biodiesel positioned as strategic pillars in its transition towards cleaner energy by India. Currently, India has 170 CBG plants in operation and ~250 plants under development against the ambitious target of 5,000 under SATAT initiative, indicating that more than 85-90% of the targeted market is still upcoming, which presents a vast untapped growth landscape. In parallel, India’s strong push for ethanol blending (20% E20 by 2025-26) and biodiesel expansion through UCO-based feedstock procurement is also growing at an accelerating pace.Why India’s CBG Sector Is Emerging …
China’s October 2025 Export Controls: Strategic Implications for Global Industries
China’s October 2025 Export Controls: Strategic Implications for Global Industries China’s export-control framework has entered a new phase of regulatory refinement and systematization. On October 9, 2025, the General Administration of Customs announced comprehensive measures that mark a fundamental shift from reactive quota management to proactive governance of critical materials and technologies. These regulations carry profound implications for global supply chains spanning advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and strategic technology sectors.The announcement encompasses five interconnected circulars that collectively represent China’s most comprehensive approach to critical materials governance. These measures span the entire value chain from raw materials and processing equipment through …
India’s Manufacturing Moment: Why Assembly Is Not a Weak Start
India’s Manufacturing Moment: Why Assembly Is Not a Weak Start There has been a lot of debate lately on whether India’s recent manufacturing inflows are “real” or simply limited to assembly. The assumption is that unless a country builds deep manufacturing capability, it cannot truly move up the value chain. But that view misses an important truth about how industrial ecosystems actually evolve.Even if India’s current wave of investment is assembly-led, it sets in motion something much larger. When global companies begin to assemble products locally, they inevitably bring suppliers, logistics partners, testing facilities, and component makers along with them. …
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Where Strategic Vision Meets Market Reality
The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Where Strategic Vision Meets Market Reality JS-SEZ represents more than just another economic initiative, it’s a paradigm shift that’s reshaping how multinational corporations approach Southeast Asian market expansion. With 93% of Singaporean firms already eyeing Johor for strategic investments, this cross-border collaboration has emerged as the region’s most compelling value proposition for forward-thinking executives.While conventional special economic zones focus on isolated benefits, the JS-SEZ pioneers an integrated ecosystem that leverages the complementary strengths of two dynamic economies. This isn’t merely about cost arbitrage – it’s about creating sustainable competitive advantages through strategic geographic positioning, regulatory …