<h1>Import substitution to reduce mandated supplier dependence and secure domestic wheelset supply, impacting procurement and industrial policy.</h1> Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd has launched a joint venture forged wheel manufacturing unit to reduce dependence on the Rail Wheel Factory as the mandated supplier, advance import substitution, and secure supply for Indian Railways, Metro corporations and captive needs; the move aims to improve cost, quality and delivery control, mitigate geopolitical and logistical supply risks, and support export ambitions while affecting procurement and industrial policy dynamics.