New trade pact a win-win for India and U.K.
The article discusses the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into force on July 15, highlighting it as a strategic economic alignment. It a...
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22 July 2026
Analysing India’s trade bottlenecks
The article analyzes India's trade bottlenecks, particularly with the U.S. and China. It highlights challenges in India-U.S. trade due to issues like alleged 'forced labor' and ...
11 July 2026
A future of financial health for every Indian
The article, authored by the UN Special Advocate for Financial Health, highlights India's significant progress in financial inclusion and introduces the concept of 'financial he...
09 July 2026
How India withstood the crisis in West Asia
India successfully navigated the West Asia crisis, which typically causes macroeconomic instability due to high oil prices, by containing fuel and cooking gas inflation better t...
A crisis on wheels in Kerala
The article discusses the 'Priyadarshini' free bus ride scheme for women launched by the Kerala government, highlighting its immediate financial unsustainability and negative so...
08 July 2026
Grand ambitions: On India’s cooperative sector
The article discusses the five-year journey of India's Ministry of Cooperation, highlighting its efforts to revitalize and expand the cooperative sector beyond its traditional a...
India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis’
The article analyzes India's economic prospects in the wake of a potential resolution to the West Asian crisis and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which is expected to st...
Beyond three Cs, the new lexicon of India-Australia ties
The article details the significant expansion of India-Australia ties, moving beyond traditional areas to a 'T-20 mode' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It highlights robust...
06 July 2026
Hormuz to home, India’s resilience in uncertain times
The article highlights India's robust economic resilience and strategic response to external shocks, particularly the West Asia crisis impacting the Strait of Hormuz. Despite hi...
03 July 2026
Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections
India's June GST collections saw a significant 13.9% year-on-year rise to ₹1.95 lakh crore, primarily driven by a 34.6% surge in import IGST. This import-led buoyancy is attribu...
02 July 2026
A new identity for Hyderabad
The article highlights the emergence of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) as a new identity for Hyderabad, transforming its economy and job market. It discusses Hyderabad's succe...
The case for building India’s coal chemistry capability
The article advocates for India to build its coal chemistry capability to enhance energy security and reduce dependence on imported resources like LPG. It highlights India's suc...