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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
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Operation Sindoor: Will the world wait & watch?
Major nations will be averse to taking sides in the India-Pakistan conflict, given the current global geopolitics and economic order
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India wins a major trade trophy with the UK deal
The conclusion of the India-UK FTA is significant as world trade is going through an uncertain phase
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How do you add punch to IPRs to tackle the patent punch?
Increased R&D spending and other initiatives can help India project itself as a strong China-plus-one contender in trade talks
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Clearing non-tariff hurdles key to clinching trade deals
Negotiating countries are now using NTBs or NTMs to drive hard bargains in commercial negotiations
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Rule incentive for GST to perform better
The notification of GST tribunal rules sets the stage for a better adjudication procedure to address tax litigation
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The TRUST factor can be vital in India-US trade ties
Stronger technological cooperation can act as a catalyst in expediting a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington
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Trump tariffs — Should India rethink RCEP decision?
New Delhi needs to explore all opportunities to expand its trade basket and add new destinations
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Trump tariffs — A risky gamble or a whole new take on trade order?
The US President unveiled plans for sweeping new import taxes on all goods entering the US
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Smart City Mission — A smart move that needs to be smarter
The central scheme to make 100 cities smart has ended but there are unfinished tasks left
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Bloom or gloom — What will AI spell for the Indian job market?
India has the wherewithal to leverage AI provided an abundant skilled workforce and robust institutional framework are available
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A billion-tonne coal milestone highlights India's energy dilemma
For India, the use of fossil fuel cannot be wished away in a hurry, while the strategy should be to expedite RE investment
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Climate change — Can’t beat the heat? Learn to cope with it
Adaptation strategies by way of heat action plans for urban areas and heat-proof housing for rural areas must be actively pursued
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Will RBI’s nudge open the floodgates to climate finance?
The central bank, the market regulator, and the finance ministry must work in tandem to make money available to curb emissions
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Can India create a Goldilocks moment for its trade?
New Delhi needs to leverage the US offer for a bilateral deal and China’s cooperation call to its advantage
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How to make the nuclear tilt in the energy mix work?
Budget announcement, foreign collaborations, and NTPC’s plan all indicate India’s conscious push for low-carbon energy
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Will Trump oblige as Modi dials M for India-US trade momentum?
US President’s tariff tantrums prompt New Delhi to line up initiatives to pacify Washington and blunt the impact of any retaliatory step
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Will Trump tariff tremor quicken India-UK FTA?
An FTA, which has been in the works for long, is a win-win for both India and Britain and can enhance New Delhi’s heft in world trade order
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Will India’s image as a trade ally get a lift after Budget 2025?
Trade facilitation and export promotion are long-term objectives of the government, while the budget largely skips short-term relief measures
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Will climate get its rightful place in Budget 2025?
The Economic Survey 2024-25 makes a clear case for a shift in priorities in India’s climate action plan
