The India-EU FTA cuts tariffs across most trade, but standards, scale and investment will decide whether Indian exporters will gain. #India #EU #FTA Read more »
Standard Chartered India’s branch cuts show foreign banks retreating from mass retail and chasing affluent clients. #StandardChartered #banking Read more »
The 16th Finance Commission prepared state GSDP projections but did not publish them, weakening a useful fiscal benchmark. #FinanceCommission Read more »
India’s clean energy push cannot swap oil dependence for dependence on imported solar, batteries and critical minerals. #energy #imports Read more »
The district export initiative will work only if it solves testing, logistics, credit and buyer access for MSMEs. #exports #MSMEs Read more »
FIFA’s Balogun ruling after Trump interference shows how political influence can weaken sporting rules and public trust. Read more »
Real estate in Tier-II cities is no longer a speculative bet, but demand will still depend on local employment. #realestate Read more »
Prime Minister Modi’s three-nation visit shows Act East policy moving from commerce to sea lanes, minerals, defence exports and Pacific diplomacy. #ActEast Read more »
RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window has pushed Indian banks towards Gulf NRIs, with dollar deposits now priced to attract large balances. Read more »
India-Japan energy security pact seeks cooperation on oil stockpiles, shipping and upstream assets, but India’s emergency crude cover remains thin. #Japan #energy Read more »