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Trump’s penalty — India, US must douse the flames of friction soon
New Delhi and Washington must expedite trade talks to limit further damage to bilateral ties between the two countries
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How AIIB can help India ramp up its green capex
New Delhi should leverage the Beijing-headquartered AIIB’s plan to raise the share of private projects in its overall lending portfolio in India
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Trump tariffs — India should neither give in, nor give up
The US President’s threat to India goes beyond his worries over the trade deficit, and New Delhi should astutely address the issues during the next round of trade talks
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Race for AI supremacy — A test of real intelligence for America, China
China has responded to Trump’s AI action plan with the proposal of a global cooperation organisation
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Are carbon clouds gathering over the India-UK FTA?
The UK has sidestepped the tricky issue of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) , which, if imposed, can significantly affect India’s gains from the trade deal
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Let the Dragon breathe energy into India’s manufacturing!
Lifting curbs on Chinese FDI with adequate safeguards may not be a bad idea for India’s factory growth
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Seal on India-UK FTA — Sending out the right cues at the right time?
Formalising the trade deal with Britain during Narendra Modi’s visit will give New Delhi more bargaining power in tariff talks with different nations, including the US
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Can Trump turn the G20 clock back?
The US plan to narrow the focus of G20 to just financial matters could be difficult to achieve, as global focus is on sustainable development
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Will SEZ reforms in the monsoon session reignite India’s factory ambitions?
If the government can push through the SEZ Amendment Bill in the monsoon session of Parliament, it will be a fillip for industry
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Will Modi magic be able to redefine BRICS?
The current global economic milieu suggests the possibility of a bipolar world order where India will have to play its cards right
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India’s Tibet stand signals diplomatic maturity
New Delhi’s response to the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation announcement should help India gain an edge over China in soft power as the two compete for supremacy in the Global South
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What’s at stake for India in a trade deal with the US?
The FOMO factor is prompting America’s trade partners to rush for agreements as Trump’s policy pivot remains unpredictable
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Is there an India-China crack in the BRIC-work?
President Xi Jinping’s near-certain absence at the BRICS summit could weaken the bloc’s effort to increase Global South’s heft in the world order
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Can investment flows break free of global tensions?
UNCTAD highlights how trade and geopolitical tussles inhibit global FDI, hampering the economic progress of developing nations such as India
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FM’s GST tips need quick and focused execution
Indirect tax evasion touched a record high in FY25, underlining the faults in the collection system
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How far will India gain from Modi’s latest G7 outing?
Restoration of ties with Canada is the high point as India’s Prime Minister reaches out to top world leaders to strengthen bilateral ties
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Is India ready to plug into the 'Age of Electricity'?
The IEA’s latest World Energy Investment report highlights the shifting trend in energy transition and the need to focus on grid infrastructure and storage
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Is WTO looking at India to redeem itself?
The WTO chief wants New Delhi to play a leadership role in the multilateral trade body while acknowledging India’s areas of concern
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Is there an import itch in robust GST numbers?
A granular study of the monthly indirect tax collections reveals trends that merit the attention of the authorities concerned
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A climate twist to economic uncertainty
The UN wants national climate plans to be updated to address economic uncertainties and help growth
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What’s at stake in India’s Gulf gamble?
Stronger ties with GCC nations will help India not only to reap economic benefits but also bolster its geopolitical clout
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India-US talks — More than trade?
Goyal’s trip to the US comes at a time when global power alignments are going through a churn
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India must craft its diplomatic outreach to match its aspirations
New Delhi will have to thread its diplomatic needle carefully to stitch a global engagement pattern that maximises its gains
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How to sharpen the focus of climate cash
The draft climate finance taxonomy is the first concrete step by India to clear confusion about green projects
