Indian railways

Indian railways: Transparency, technology missing links in modernisation push

While Indian Railways roll out high-speed trains and revamps old lines, a lack of operational data transparency threatens to derail accountability and reform. #railways Read more »
rupee, REER, exports

Rupee’s REER dip offers some relief to struggling exporters

A softening REER is enhancing India’s export competitiveness just as global markets reel under tariff-driven uncertainty. #REER #exports #rupee #tradewar Read more »
US-China trade war India gains

India eyes windfall as US-China trade war reshapes supply chains

The US-China trade war is fuelling a shift in electronics manufacturing, with India poised to capture a significant share of global smartphone and laptop markets. #India #Exports #electronics #supplechain #China Read more »
Trump'S tariff war

Trump’s tariff war and the asymmetry of economic pain

Trump’s tariff war is a strategic wager on the US’s superior capacity to withstand economic retaliation—an approach grounded in game theory. #tariffwar #tradewar #US #Trump Read more »
India-US bilateral trade agreement

India, US race against time to seal bilateral trade agreement

With the 90-day tariff pause nearing its end, New Delhi and Washington intensify efforts to finalise the bilateral trade agreement. #IndiaUSBTA #trade #tariffs #US #JDVance Read more »
auto component industry

Tariff war drives auto component industry to localisation, diversification

With rising exports and cost advantages, India’s auto component industry eyes long-term gains—but dependence on Chinese imports remains a vulnerability. #industry #autocomponents Read more »
NATO's bleak future

Europe must prepare for a NATO without America

As the #US signals a strategic retreat from #NATO, #Europe must develop the political will, industrial muscle and military readiness to stand on its own. Read more »
textile industry

India’s textile industry hopeful of a turnaround amid trade war tailwinds

With global brands rerouting orders to bypass US-imposed tariffs on rivals, Indian manufacturers are racing to modernise textile industry for a potential export boom. #textile #UStariffs Read more »
GST registration

Simplifying GST registration, a good start, but doubts linger

The crackdown on discretionary practices in GST registration highlights how policy intentions often crumble at the altar of administrative excess. #GST Read more »
water cycle and climate change

Climate change: A supercharged water cycle is reshaping the world

Global warming is accelerating the water cycle, triggering a dangerous feedback loop of extreme droughts, floods, and storms that threatens climate stability. Read more »