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No indications of US market slowing down due to tariff: TVS SCS MD
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TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS), one of the largest integrated supply chain solution providers in India, is on a wait-and-watch mode after the US tariff announcement, as the North American market contributes a considerable share of its revenue. Managing Director Ravi Viswanathan speaks to Shine Jacob about the geopolitical crisis in West Asia, the company's US market strategy, and on alternative supply chains, in a virtual interaction with Shine Jacob.
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