#Tariffs may grab headlines, but the real path to reducing US trade deficit lies in #fiscaldiscipline, export capacity, and smarter #industrialstrategy. Read more »
With imports surging and merchandise exports stagnating, India’s ballooning trade deficit highlights vulnerabilities in its external sector. #tradedeficit #economy #trade Read more »
Amid soaring tariffs and economic uncertainty, China is betting on resilience, diversification, and nationalist resolve to withstand Trump's tariff war. Read more »
As e-commerce reshapes India’s retail sector, policymakers are scrambling to prevent the extinction of kirana stores. #quickcommerce #ecommerce #retail #kirana Read more »
The absence of flexible fuel vehicle adoption and pricing reforms could stall India’s ethanol blending strategy just as momentum builds. #ethanolblending Read more »
The Supreme Court directive on front-of-pack labelling could finally compel companies to confront the health risks lurking behind glossy packaging and usher much needed labelling reforms. #FMCG #labellingnorms Read more »
The RBI’s Interest rate cuts may ease financial strain, but muted sales in housing and automobiles signal a larger crisis of confidence. #Indianeconomy #interestrate #reporate #RBI Read more »
While policymakers tout the Vishwakarma scheme as a lifeline for artisans, limited loan approvals, regional gaps, and eligibility hurdles suggest a disconnect between design and delivery. #Vishwakarmascheme #craftsmen #artisan Read more »
A new integrated transport planning body will prioritise multimodal connectivity and coordinate investments to align fragmented policies. Read more »
Office space leasing in India has hit a record 70.7 million sq ft in 2024, driven by hiring by global firms and cost-effective real estate. #realestate Read more »