Road continues to be the largest freight mode in India, accounting for around 86.0% of the freight mix. The Indian road network is the second largest in the world, behind the US and ahead of China, and its rail network is the fourth largest in the world. In order to maintain such huge networks, investment is much-needed and various projects are in the pipeline to improve road and rail networks and upgrade air and port infrastructure, all of which will boost the freight industry.

The mix of EV and internal combustion engine related investments in China in our latest investment round-up highlights the need for automakers to fulfil current demand while also preparing for the industry's future. In Pakistan, Al-Futtaim Group's plan to assemble Renault vehicles in the country continues to build on the growing market diversity theme identified in Q118's project round-up. In our regular round-up of production investments, we track the latest projects from the production side of the industry and analyse regional trends that we see developing. In doing so, we hope to build a picture of any potential hubs that may be developing, as well as company strategy in terms of production bases and export programmes.

The blockchain technology is expected to disrupt the automotive value chain in the near future. The magnitude of its impact might vary from stake holders to stake holders, but it surely encompasses the whole value chain. This section of the research study throws light on the push and the pull forces operating in the automotive blockchain market. It further studies the impact of these forces on the market growth.

The blockchain technology is expected to disrupt the automotive value chain in the near future. The magnitude of its impact might vary from stake holders to stake holders, but it surely encompasses the whole value chain. This section of the research study throws light on the push and the pull forces operating in the automotive blockchain market. It further studies the impact of these forces on the market growth.

The blockchain technology is expected to disrupt the automotive value chain in the near future. The magnitude of its impact might vary from stake holders to stake holders, but it surely encompasses the whole value chain. This section of the research study throws light on the push and the pull forces operating in the automotive blockchain market. It further studies the impact of these forces on the market growth.

The blockchain technology is expected to disrupt the automotive value chain in the near future. The magnitude of its impact might vary from stake holders to stake holders, but it surely encompasses the whole value chain. This section of the research study throws light on the push and the pull forces operating in the automotive blockchain market. It further studies the impact of these forces on the market growth.

Gabon's consumer-facing sector will continue to be largely made up of informal street vendors and independent stores for the foreseeable future. The country's small population and low median income mean that few international retailers have expanded into the country, and those that are present are almost exclusively French, an indication of the countries' historical ties. Modern retail formats are present in the major urban areas of Libreville and Port-Gentil, but here, the organised sector remains small.

Gabon's consumer-facing sector will continue to be largely made up of informal street vendors and independent stores for the foreseeable future. The country's small population and low median income mean that few international retailers have expanded into the country, and those that are present are almost exclusively French, an indication of the countries' historical ties. Modern retail formats are present in the major urban areas of Libreville and Port-Gentil, but here, the organised sector remains small.

Gabon's consumer-facing sector will continue to be largely made up of informal street vendors and independent stores for the foreseeable future. The country's small population and low median income mean that few international retailers have expanded into the country, and those that are present are almost exclusively French, an indication of the countries' historical ties. Modern retail formats are present in the major urban areas of Libreville and Port-Gentil, but here, the organised sector remains small.

Gabon's consumer-facing sector will continue to be largely made up of informal street vendors and independent stores for the foreseeable future. The country's small population and low median income mean that few international retailers have expanded into the country, and those that are present are almost exclusively French, an indication of the countries' historical ties. Modern retail formats are present in the major urban areas of Libreville and Port-Gentil, but here, the organised sector remains small.