China’s proposal for a stock market investment fund could prove risky
China’s medicine may prove to be a bitter one, not just for its country but for South-East Asian markets as well
India's merchandise exports decline 2.6% YoY to $34.47 billion in September
For the first half of 2023-24, India's exports were down 8.7 percent year-on-year, while imports were 12.2 percent lower. However, trade deficit for the month of September stood at 5-month low of $19.37 billion
How well can exports support India’s GDP growth?
With world trade in a slow lane as indicated by the latest WTO update, India needs to integrate with global value chains quickly
Political imperative underlies India-Bangladesh move towards free trade
A major bilateral economic agenda is never followed unless it is set within a political context. Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina needs all the goodwill to remain in power amid elections
Why the India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor is a poor alternative to the Suez Canal
The IMEEC has kicked up a lot of excitement given the possibility of a new trade route that can rival the Suez and the BRI. But the logistics industry is sceptical about whether it can offer cheaper and quicker cargo transportation
FTAs help India's engineering exports surge 9% to UAE, Australia in April-Aug
Exports after eight months displayed signs of recovery in August 2023, registering a respectable 7.73 per cent growth over August 2022, primarily attributed to a lower statistical base.
Remittances hit 4-quarter low in April-June, but no issues seen in CAD financing
According to data released on September 28 by the Reserve Bank of India, India's Current Account Deficit surged to $9.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023-24
Rice export ban a regulation rather than restriction for food security: India to WTO's agri committee meet
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and this year’s El Nino climate conditions are among the factors that have disrupted the food grain supply chain.
Current account deficit surges to $9.2 billion in June quarter
In the January-March quarter, India's current account deficit was $1.3 billion, the Reserve Bank of India said
US, UK and Bangladesh top three source countries for FTAs in India in 2022: Official data
India’s portion of international tourism receipts, measured in US dollars, stands at 2.08 per cent.
Canada's lentil sales to India slow after Trudeau raised murder suspicions
Indian buyers bought significant supplies of Canadian lentils earlier in the year for delivery after harvest, said Kevin Price, senior export merchant at Winnipeg-based crop trader Parrish & Heimbecker.
PNB Gilts stock hits 20% upper circuit amid heavy volumes on bond inclusion boost
On September 22, around three crore shares exchanged hands at both the exchanges versus one-month average of seven lakh shares, showed data
When will we move away from the protectionist stance?
Buzz on telecom customs duty and import licensing triggers questions on the efficacy of such moves to help local manufacturing
India-Canada tension over Nijjar killing puts billions at stake, threatens human bonds
Canada is India’s 17th largest foreign investor and home to nearly 320,000 Indian students
Swiss gold exports up in August due to higher shipments to India
Gold prices are down 0.3% so far in September due to a strong dollar which makes the precious metal more expensive for holders of other currencies.
Can WTO stay relevant in a multipolar world?
World Trade Report makes a case for re-globalisation, but it is a tough proposition with so many plurilateral initiatives at work
Spice route versus Silk route: Which one has the upper hand?
China has already taken the lead in building soft economic power with Europe, offering efficient trade connectivity. Is there room for one more pathway?
After G20 Summit, Kim-Putin meet captures global attention
The North Korean leader will meet the Russian president amid US threatening to add new sanctions if Pyongyang provides weapons to Moscow for the Ukraine War.
The upward trajectory of India-Saudi Arabia ties continues
Since Modi's visit in 2016, the relation between the two nations has seen progress in various areas including defence and trade
Don’t miss the India-China subtext in G20 consensus
The G20 declaration is a testament to India’s diplomatic acumen, while it betrays New Delhi’s eagerness to counter Beijing’s rising clout in the world order
Retail traders are firmly in the driver’s seat
A new generation of technology-savvy skilled retail traders has emerged post-COVID. They are turning the perception of retail traders left holding the bag on its head
G20 Summit — Hopes & doubts are evenly balanced for now
The possibility of a joint communique remains uncertain as the Ukraine conflict continues to come in the way of a consensus
The North-South divide — India needs to balance heart with head
Piyush Goyal’s remark on August 25 betrays India’s aspiration, which has to be balanced with the country’s geopolitical and economic compulsions
BRICS that can help build the G20 edifice
The ongoing meeting in Johannesburg allows BRICS to prepare the ground for a fruitful G20 summit in New Delhi next month
