carbon markets, emissions

Carbon markets get teeth as India moves to enforce emission caps

By blending penalties with carbon markets incentives, India’s new GHG target rules look to transform its industries into sustainability champions. #Emissions #carbonmarket Read more »
Indian railways

Indian railways: Transparency, technology missing links in modernisation push

While Indian Railways roll out high-speed trains and revamps old lines, a lack of operational data transparency threatens to derail accountability and reform. #railways Read more »
rupee, REER, exports

Rupee’s REER dip offers some relief to struggling exporters

A softening REER is enhancing India’s export competitiveness just as global markets reel under tariff-driven uncertainty. #REER #exports #rupee #tradewar Read more »
US-China trade war India gains

India eyes windfall as US-China trade war reshapes supply chains

The US-China trade war is fuelling a shift in electronics manufacturing, with India poised to capture a significant share of global smartphone and laptop markets. #India #Exports #electronics #supplechain #China Read more »
India-US bilateral trade agreement

India, US race against time to seal bilateral trade agreement

With the 90-day tariff pause nearing its end, New Delhi and Washington intensify efforts to finalise the bilateral trade agreement. #IndiaUSBTA #trade #tariffs #US #JDVance Read more »
auto component industry

Tariff war drives auto component industry to localisation, diversification

With rising exports and cost advantages, India’s auto component industry eyes long-term gains—but dependence on Chinese imports remains a vulnerability. #industry #autocomponents Read more »
NATO's bleak future

Europe must prepare for a NATO without America

As the #US signals a strategic retreat from #NATO, #Europe must develop the political will, industrial muscle and military readiness to stand on its own. Read more »
textile industry

India’s textile industry hopeful of a turnaround amid trade war tailwinds

With global brands rerouting orders to bypass US-imposed tariffs on rivals, Indian manufacturers are racing to modernise textile industry for a potential export boom. #textile #UStariffs Read more »
GST registration

Simplifying GST registration, a good start, but doubts linger

The crackdown on discretionary practices in GST registration highlights how policy intentions often crumble at the altar of administrative excess. #GST Read more »
water cycle and climate change

Climate change: A supercharged water cycle is reshaping the world

Global warming is accelerating the water cycle, triggering a dangerous feedback loop of extreme droughts, floods, and storms that threatens climate stability. Read more »