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
BUSINESS
Rules key to the success of personal data law
The implementation framework is important as the DPDP Act gives the Centre discretionary power on many issues
BUSINESS
Will the government U-turn on lateral entry ensure social justice?
Instead of reservation, the focus should be on empowering the backward sections of society
BUSINESS
Is India’s medical delivery fit enough to take on an Mpox outbreak?
The fresh spread of the Monkeypox virus in Africa triggers concern worldwide, prompting nations to check their readiness to tackle medical emergencies
BUSINESS
July export blip betrays lingering trade trouble
Structural reforms and deeper and wider international ties need to be pursued to check the expanding trade deficit
BUSINESS
Carbon capture in mission mode, but challenges remain
India needs international climate finance and technology transfer to implement CCUS on any significant scale
BUSINESS
Is there any taker for Muhammad Yunus's novel tip on global peace?
India can consider the creation of a separate ministry to promote regional peace and thereby enhance its global heft
BUSINESS
Will Wayanad be a wake-up call for firm climate action?
Disaster mitigation is as important as emissions reduction in drawing up a comprehensive plan for environmental protection
BUSINESS
Where’s the competitive spirit in India’s duty drill?
The World Tariff Profiles 2024 indicate that it’s high time for the country to shun the preference for protectionism
