WTO ministerial meeting ends in Abu Dhabi.

WTO ministerial: India flexes muscles amid stalemate on e-commerce

The WTO ministerial has extended the e-commerce moratorium for two more years, but deep divisions persist on digital trade and other key issues. Read more »
Indian economy GDP growth FY24

Indian economy: Growth strategy needs an inclusive, sustainable turn

Indian economy's Q3 rebound masks income disparities and uneven sectoral growth, calling for targeted policy interventions. Read more »
Asia strives for economic integration

India to play lead role in Asia’s economic integration

India must balance domestic reforms and with regional engagement to lead Asia’s economic integration efforts. Read more »
state of economy, economic growth, MSP, El Nino

MSP programme must evolve with India’s future food needs

A NITI Aayog report proposes shifting the focus of MSP programme away from subsidised staples, but the protesting farmers may beg to differ. Read more »
capex growth, private capital expenditure

Low private capital expenditure a damper on Indian economy

As government spending slows, the spotlight shifts to private capital expenditure to fuel India's ambitious growth path. Read more »
Investment Facilitation for Development agreement at Abu Dhabi ministerial of WTO

Investment Facilitation for Development deal sparks conflict at WTO

Cracks appear ahead of Abu Dhabi ministerial as China pushes Investment Facilitation for Development agreement, and India leads opposition citing WTO overreach. Read more »
highway development, infrastructure, capex

India’s highway development ambitions hit a speedbump in FY24

Despite economic challenges, India pushes ahead with its highway development plans, only to fall short of its ambitious targets. #highway #infrastructure Read more »
Japanese economy loses third spot to Germany

Japanese economy’s struggles expose systemic vulnerabilities

The Japanese economy, struggling against a recession and demographic challenges, has been pushed to the fourth position by Germany. Read more »
WTO

WTO ministerial must mend the fractured trade order

With dispute settlement paralysed and trust shaken, the WTO ministerial must strive to forge global trade cooperation. #WTO #AbuDhabi #globaltrade Read more »
evergrande, China plus one, economy, Chinese economy

China plus one: Can India catch up with dynamic Vietnam?

Companies hedge bets with Vietnam, India, and Mexico under China plus one policy as they seek to de-risk supply chains. #ChinaplusOne #Vietnam #India Read more »