the India-US bilateral trade agreement

The India-US bilateral trade agreement: A deal on hold

Conflicting domestic economic policies, sudden judicial disruptions, and fresh American tariff investigations have upended the India-US bilateral trade agreement. Read more »
District export initiative

District export initiative must move beyond maps

The district export initiative will work only if it solves testing, logistics, credit and buyer access for MSMEs. #exports #MSMEs Read more »
World order

World order buckles as Iran war tests the West

The Iran war has exposed a world order where law exists, but enforcement bends before military power. #worldorder #Trump Read more »
Motherhood penalty

Motherhood penalty keeps Indian women out of work

The motherhood penalty is not private misfortune; it is a measurable loss of talent and income. #motherhood #gendergap Read more »
Trump FIFA row

Trump-FIFA controversy exposes weak sports governance

FIFA’s Balogun ruling after Trump interference shows how political influence can weaken sporting rules and public trust. Read more »
Tier-II cities

Tier-II cities redrawing India’s housing market

Real estate in Tier-II cities is no longer a speculative bet, but demand will still depend on local employment. #realestate Read more »
rupee, RBI intervention

Rupee weakness is not RBI’s biggest currency risk

RBI intervention can prevent panic, but an over-managed rupee distorts hedging, reserves use and exchange-rate signals. #RBI #rupee Read more »
Family law reform

Family law reform needs fairness, not gender camps

Family law reform must eye faster relief, better evidence rules, and shared parenting where safety permits. #familylaw Read more »
Act East policy, Indo-Pacific maritime security, India-New Zealand FTA

Act East policy moves from trade to maritime security

Prime Minister Modi’s three-nation visit shows Act East policy moving from commerce to sea lanes, minerals, defence exports and Pacific diplomacy. #ActEast Read more »
FCNR(B) deposits

FCNR(B) deposit push puts Gulf NRIs at centre of dollar hunt

RBI’s FCNR(B) deposit window has pushed Indian banks towards Gulf NRIs, with dollar deposits now priced to attract large balances. Read more »