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Why is an early, blanket trade deal with Australia important?
The remit of the proposed India-Aussie CECA extends beyond commerce and can increase New Delhi’s heft in the Indo-Pacific
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COP30: Baku to Belém — In search of climate cash
Unless there’s a fundamental change in approach, the latest roadmap on climate financing will largely remain aspirational
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India’s R&D push — The reality and the dilemma
The Rs 1-lakh-crore RDI Fund will be meaningful if it encourages industry to loosen purse strings to fund innovation
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A defence deal that can help fortify India-US ties
The timing of the renewal of the defence framework agreement between India and the US is significant, as bilateral ties are going through challenging times
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GST overhaul — After the 'what', comes the 'how'
Process reforms are key to equipping India’s indirect tax system for better revenue mobilisation
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What do stronger ASEAN maritime ties mean for India?
As geopolitical tides shift in the Indo-Pacific, New Delhi must get its Asian peers on board for shared prosperity
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CRZ Reforms — Walking the fine line between growth and green
The Rajiv Gauba panel’s proposal to relax buffer norms may unlock coastal growth, but only strong safeguards can keep India’s fragile shorelines safe
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Rare earths — How to turn reserves into results?
India needs to focus on mining and processing of rare earth elements to leverage the strength of its deposits that remain untapped
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Nuclear Power — From margins to mainstream in India’s energy mix
The government will have to take a judicious approach in implementing the proposals for achieving 100 GW nuclear power by 2047
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Power Reforms — If there’s political will, there’s a Bill
The Centre’s fresh bid to fix glitches in electricity distribution will only be successful if the states play ball
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Trade tips for India amid weak WTO forecast
New Delhi should lower tariff and non-tariff barriers and ratchet up trade engagements with Asian neighbours to expand its export market
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From Surge to Stall — Why India’s RE bidding has hit a speed bump
Over-enthusiasm, weak off-take, and tender cancellations have slowed the momentum in renewable energy
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Before the ASEAN Summit: India's rush to fix a broken trade agreement and $45 billion deficit
The review of the AITIGA must be hastened to help India consolidate its position in world trade in the face of US tariffs and geopolitical flux
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Does China’s WTO stance shift queer India’s pitch?
With Beijing giving up the benefits enjoyed by a developing nation, New Delhi must re-strategise policies to protect trade and retain clout in the Global South
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How can states further energise the RE drive?
The Centre must suggest steps to make PPAs more acceptable to states that are reluctant to raise clean power off-take
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India must harness AI potential to boost trade
The huge potential of AI in catalysing trade and economic growth, globally and locally, was highlighted in two separate reports recently
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How long will the government keep exporters waiting?
The sequential decline in August export numbers underlines the need for quick support measures to keep India’s trade boat steady
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Fixation on Russia risks G7’s global relevance
Nudged by the US, the G7 finance ministers’ focus on mounting pressure on Moscow narrows the group’s agenda, risking its ability to shape the broader global order
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US impetus for India to bargain hard with EU on carbon levy
As the next round of India-EU FTA talks get underway, New Delhi’s focus should be on getting some relief on the CBAM
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RE focus must be on storage to support enhanced output
A calibrated strategy that takes care of ground realities will help in a smooth transition to clean power
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GST 2.0 — The common man cue can hardly be missed
The GST Council has launched a revamped indirect tax system that aims to make everyday items cheaper
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Should the Centre have more skin in the chip-making game?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the world is ready to build the semiconductor future with India
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Love in Tokyo — Will it help Delhi rebalance its global pivot?
India and Japan share historical ties, which have become more crucial in the current global economic flux
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Semiconductor success — A step-by-step strategy
For India to become a global chip-making hub, the government must take a staggered approach
