Megha Mandavia is an Asia Columnist at Heard on the Street. She covers a range of topics including manufacturing, materials and chemicals, as well as aviation and aerospace, with a particular focus on energy policy and regulation, renewable energy, and energy sustainability. Megha's work has been featured in prominent publications such as Yahoo Finance, The Wall Street Journal, Marcellus Investment Managers, LiveMint, Caixin Global, and Forbes.
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Megha Mandavia's coverage includes a mix of finance, business, and tech, with a focus on data-driven analysis and government announcements. Given this emphasis, she is likely to be receptive to pitches that offer in-depth financial or industry-specific analysis backed by credible data sources. If you have access to unique datasets or can provide expert insights into the implications of government policies on industries such as oil prices, coal industry, infrastructure development or food security specifically in the context of India and China relations.
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By: Megha Mandavia
A few years ago, Indian manufacturers had spotted an opportunity in the US pivot from China's factory floor. But Trump's tariffs have spread panic among some US buyers—they have paused merchandise orders from India. Factory owners are now back to the drawing board.
By: Megha Mandavia
Trump's tariffs on India have driven a dramatic turnaround in India's prospects of becoming a manufacturing hub.
By: Megha Mandavia
According to estimates from Wood Mackenzie, India's solar module manufacturing capacity will exceed 125GW by 2025, which is more than three times its domestic demand. The pain of oversupply could force consolidation, separating the men from the boys.
By: Megha Mandavia
It isn't just oil and fertilizers. The Iran war has shredded India's petrochemical supply chain, forcing manufacturers to scramble for raw materials, burning cash, cutting output, and even pulling their shutters down.
Bangalore-based Digantara Industries' three cofounders, all alums of the 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2025, set out to monitor space junk in Earth's crowded orbit. Now they are developing strategic intelligence tools for governments around the world that can give early warnings of imminent attacks.
By: Megha Mandavia
Labour shortages are quietly crippling factory floors across India. For a country betting its economic future on an industrial boom, the reality is stark. Why are both skilled and low-skilled workers turning their backs on manufacturing? We find out.
