Maritime Development Fund

Maritime Development Fund: Big promises, but will it close implementation gaps?

The Rs 25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund must steer through choppy waters to unlock its promise of jobs, trade growth, and green shipping. #MaritimeDevelopment #economy #Budget Read more »
future of crypto reserves

Crypto reserves: India’s next step towards financial sovereignty

India is well placed to craft a prudent crypto reserves strategy that boosts autonomy and shields the economy from external shocks. Read more »
e-commerce platform ondc

ONDC faces growth pangs on road to e-commerce revolution

Government-run e-commerce platform #ONDC must overcome usability hurdles and weak consumer demand to match UPI success. #amazon #flipkart #jiomart Read more »
US tariffs, Indian exports

US tariffs raise stakes for Indian exporters—but open doors in select sectors

While electronics and jewellery take a hit, India’s pharmaceutical and textile sectors may benefit under the new US tariffs regime. #US #tariffs #exports Read more »
LNG trucking, natural gas, LNG

India may offer cheaper natural gas to revive LNG trucks amid US pressure

India is weighing low-cost natural gas supply to revive LNG trucks as it looks to reduce diesel reliance and deepen US energy ties. #LNG #energy #naturalgas Read more »
Rising US trade deficit

To fix the US trade deficit, fix the fundamentals

#Tariffs may grab headlines, but the real path to reducing US trade deficit lies in #fiscaldiscipline, export capacity, and smarter #industrialstrategy. Read more »
export promotion

Widening trade deficit signals growing exposure to economic fault-lines

With imports surging and merchandise exports stagnating, India’s ballooning trade deficit highlights vulnerabilities in its external sector. #tradedeficit #economy #trade Read more »
investment-led growth

India must pivot to investment-led growth model

While India’s services-led growth has widened income gaps, China’s investment-led growth strategy offers a compelling model for equitable development. #investment #growth #India Read more »
China and trump's tariff war

Trump’s tariff war: China’s silent strategy against US blitz

Amid soaring tariffs and economic uncertainty, China is betting on resilience, diversification, and nationalist resolve to withstand Trump's tariff war. Read more »
e-commerce vs kirana

Small retail vs e-commerce: Kirana stores struggle amid digital tsunami

As e-commerce reshapes India’s retail sector, policymakers are scrambling to prevent the extinction of kirana stores. #quickcommerce #ecommerce #retail #kirana Read more »