BUSINESS
Climate concern — Is COP29 doomed from the start?
Trump’s re-election and absence of heavyweight world leaders at the Baku climate summit do not hold out hope for concrete action
BUSINESS
Will India-US ties triumph under Trump 2.0?
Donald Trump’s bonhomie with Narendra Modi is a big plus to strengthen the relationship between Washington and New Delhi
BUSINESS
Can the International Solar Alliance help India add to its solar strength?
Staying on as the president of the global solar alliance consolidates New Delhi’s clout in climate politics and offers scope to support its own energy and other economic needs
BUSINESS
Can COP29 walk the talk on climate commitment?
The Baku summit should focus on actions to ensure that emissions don’t spiral out of control
BUSINESS
Can the next census restore India’s lost data glory?
Updating the census record every decade is vital as a policy input not just for the aggregate data it provides, but also for the details offered by such a close demographic snapshot of the country
BUSINESS
Can labour exports act as India’s trade tonic?
The Centre may push for more work visas in bilateral deals following Germany’s decision to raise the quota for skilled Indian workers
BUSINESS
Why not blanket GST relief for health insurance premiums?
Tax exemptions for all will help deepen the country's insurance penetration
BUSINESS
The coal cue in India’s energy transition: a reality check
India is making rapid strides in renewable energy, but coal will continue to dominate for quite a few decades
BUSINESS
The unseen role of China in India-ASEAN trade reset
As ASEAN is part of the RCEP, it is easier for Chinese goods to find their way into India despite New Delhi’s efforts
BUSINESS
Can India be a key 'connecting' economy in global trade?
WTO report cites rising Indian exports to Europe as evidence of New Delhi’s emerging clout in global supply chains
BUSINESS
How critical is India’s mineral pact with the US?
The scope of the India-US partnership on critical minerals has to be widened to counter the dominance of China
BUSINESS
The Middle East crisis widens the corridor of uncertainty for IMEC
The escalating Israel-Iran conflict does not bode well for the proposed multimodal trade corridor to connect India with Europe
BUSINESS
Local manufacturing — Can India beat China at its own game?
Discouraging imports may not be the solution to cut the reliance of many Indian industry sectors on Chinese goods
BUSINESS
How to make climate investors bite the dirty-funding bait
Transition financing, if conceived properly, can help to decarbonise hard-to-abate emitters
BUSINESS
Will global money rain on India’s climate fight after Modi’s US trip?
India’s partnership with the US and IPEF collaboration are all good, but New Delhi needs massive funds for climate action
TRENDS
What does India need to do for semiconductor success?
The intricacies of the microchip industry demand a patient and phased approach
BUSINESS
How to up stakes in the GCC gamble?
Though global capability centres are flourishing in India, challenges remain
BUSINESS
India awaits the high tide in shipbuilding
Financial and other challenges have to be addressed to ensure a smooth cruise for mega shipbuilding parks
TRENDS
The stage looks set for an infotech reboot
Recovery trends in IT spending are discernible and there’s a buzz that the Centre is weighing a fresh policy push
BUSINESS
GST decision delays betray a lack of dynamism
GST Council meetings should focus more on taking concrete actions on key issues
BUSINESS
How to address the conflict in global energy financing
The skewed distribution of global investment in clean power projects is a concern for India and other developing nations
BUSINESS
Semiconductor success — The key is to make the system bug-free
Cabinet nod for one more chip-making unit underlines India’s hardware drive, but the rebooting has to be smooth
BUSINESS
How to plug the target-reality gap in manufacturing march?
With 17 percent at present, it is tough for India to ratchet up manufacturing’s share in GDP to 25 percent by next year
BUSINESS
What do stronger ties with Singapore mean for India?
After the trip of a high-level ministerial delegation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to visit Singapore in early September
