Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is taking significant steps to enhance its supply chain resilience amid ongoing geopolitical volatility. CEO Anish Shah reported a detailed risk-mapping exercise encompassing ₹100,600 crore (approximately $12.1 billion USD) in purchases, identifying 82 part families and nine commodities as high-risk due to factors such as geopolitical instability, raw material shortages, and logistical challenges. M&M is implementing a multi-layered mitigation strategy that includes increasing inventory, localizing suppliers, and creating an intelligence desk for rapid response to disruptions. This proactive approach is a response to recent global supply chain disruptions, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which have highlighted the need for manufacturers to rethink their sourcing strategies. Shah emphasized that while achieving perfect resilience is unattainable, the company's strategy positions it to react swiftly to challenges. Additionally, M&M is restructuring its international operations to focus on core markets, which will help streamline supply chains and reduce complexity. This resilience framework is not limited to the auto sector but extends to other business segments within the Mahindra Group, ensuring a robust response to future uncertainties.