India-EU FTA

India-EU FTA: Why paperless trade readiness is the real test

The India-EU FTA will deliver only if India fixes the unglamorous plumbing of trade: interoperable, legally valid paperless processes across borders. #India-EUFTA #FTA #trade Read more »
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India-US trade deal: Which farm products enjoy tariff cuts

The interim India-US trade deal keeps agriculture products mostly outside the framework, but the real risk lies in a few tariff lines, not a broad import surge. Read more »
The new CPI series impact

New CPI series: Inflation may look steadier after rebasing

The new CPI series broadens services coverage and strengthens housing inflation measurement, including rural rent collection. Read more »
BRICS de-dollarisation drive

BRICS de-dollarisation: What the numbers show and don’t

BRICS de-dollarisation is strongest in Russia-linked corridors and weakest where deep markets and convertibility are required. Read more »
revenue deficit grants scrapped

Scrapping revenue deficit grants could deepen centre-state fault lines

The 16th Finance Commission’s proposal to scrap revenue deficit grants may hurt weaker hill and northeastern states, and may revive ad hoc dependence on Delhi. Read more »
CBAM, EU

India-EU trade deal: CBAM compliance becomes competitiveness

CBAM’s definitive phase from January 1, 2026 makes verified emissions data a trade requirement for Indian exporters. #CBAM #EU #India #exports Read more »
US-Bangladesh deal

US-Bangladesh deal narrows India’s US textile advantage

With the US-Bangladesh deal in order, Dhaka’s 19% tariff and US-input zero-duty window compress India’s edge in thin-margin US apparel categories. #US #Bangladesh #India Read more »
India-US tariff framework

India-US tariff framework: What changes for exporters and imports

Energy, tech and non-tariff barriers shape the India-US tariff framework more than headlines, and the fine print will decide outcomes. #India #US #trade Read more »
India-US trade

India-US trade framework: The coercion behind concessions

India-US trade framework cuts tariffs, but links relief to oil choices, purchases and monitoring — raising costs and sovereignty risks. #India #US #trade Read more »
The India-EU trade agreement

India-EU trade is set to grow; its environmental costs may grow faster

The India-EU trade agreement is expected to expand exports and employment, but there are doubts on whether environmental oversight can keep pace. Read more »