October 2023 global trade report by WTO

WTO report sheds light on global trade challenges

As supply chains adapt to a changing landscape, the path to a resilient and inclusive global trade system comes into focus, says WTO's October 2023 report. #wto #wtoreport #worldtrade Read more »
aviation, akasa

Akasa’s troubles reflect deep-rooted malice in aviation industry

As a duopoly of IndiGo and the Tata Group set to emerge, the government must address recurring issues faced by the airline industry to ensure growth with stability. #aviation #AkasaAirlines Read more »
quality education and demographic dividend

Monetary policy: India needs tailored steps to unlock its growth potential

India's #GDPgrowth rate ranks among the world's highest, but it remains below its long-term growth potential, raising concerns about the country's ability to tap its #demographicdividend. #forexreserves #rbipolicy Read more »
spectrum allocation, 5G

5G and beyond: India’s spectrum allocation enter a new era

From reserve prices to satellite spectrum, India's telecom industry grapples with a spectrum allocation puzzle that affects its global competitiveness. #5G #spectrum Read more »
shipping, coastal cargo, sagarmala

Coastal Cargo: Private ports surge ahead in India’s shipping revolution

Private ports outpace state-owned counterparts as India experiences a coastal cargo shipping boom, reshaping the maritime landscape. #shipping #ports #coastalcargo #transportation Read more »
GDP as a measure of prosperity

Beyond GDP: Economic growth vs quality of life

A compelling case for replacing #GDP as a measure of #economicdevelopment with more holistic indicators of #prosperity and well-being. #welfareeconomics #sdgs Read more »
crude oil prices

Rising crude oil prices give sleepless nights to policymakers

Soaring crude oil prices pose a significant challenge for governments and monetary authorities around the world. #inflation #RBI#crudeoilprices #crude Read more »
OECD Economic Outlook

OECD Economic Outlook flags stagflation as nations battle inflation, low growth

The #OECD Economic Outlook paints a sobering picture of the #globaleconomy, with burgeoning #inflation and disappointing #growth posing major challenges. #stagflation #globalrecession Read more »
sustainability in Indian companies

India to challenge EU’s carbon border tax at WTO

India has disapproved of the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, perceiving it as a double-punishment and discriminatory trade barrier, and is contemplating filing a complaint with the WTO. #WTO #carbontax Read more »
food inflation

Beyond price tags: India’s food inflation crisis explained

Amid global supply challenges and fluctuating monsoons, India grapples with food inflation, prompting urgent calls for strategic policy interventions. #inflation #monsoon #foodprices Read more »