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
India may cut tariffs on few agri, dairy goods via BTA with US, but wheat, rice likely to be kept out
The government is unlikely to yield when it comes to foodgrains under the bilateral trade agreement, despite pressure from Washington, DC.
Can global firms navigate the age of economic weaponisation?
Multinational firms are facing a new era of complexity that could reshape how, and where, they invest
Clearing non-tariff hurdles key to clinching trade deals
Negotiating countries are now using NTBs or NTMs to drive hard bargains in commercial negotiations
Data Story: IMF projections highlight shifts in US, China economic trajectories
The US-China tariff wars have reshaped global trade dynamics, with far-reaching economic implications. IMF projections offer insight into how both nations may evolve through 2030 amid rising protectionism
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
Are the steel dumping duties too little, too late?
While the main cause was excess steel because of China’s weak economy, the duties are landing at a time when the world economy is in a state of flux
IMF report reveals which countries are most and least affected by Trump’s tariffs
How do you forecast global economic growth when unpredictability is the only constant? The IMF’s answer in its newest World Economic Outlook is to present not one, but multiple growth scenarios, shaped by the evolving US-China tariff tensions and other global headwinds
The Eastern Window: Is China's control over rare earth weakening Trump's bargaining power?
Beijing’s biggest leverage is rare earth minerals
Trump tariffs — Should India rethink RCEP decision?
New Delhi needs to explore all opportunities to expand its trade basket and add new destinations
WTO on what Trump’s trade war could cost the world
The WTO’s latest ‘Global Trade Outlook’ quantifies the negative impact on global merchandise trade and on GDP from Trump’s weaponisation of tariffs
Trump trade war could challenge US credibility, says Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan chief tells the FT that Washington and Beijing ‘should engage’ as tariffs escalate
The rare weapon in China’s economic arsenal
As tensions rise between Washington and Beijing, a quiet but powerful move is playing out in global supply chains. This isn’t just about tariffs or tweets—it’s about materials hidden in the gears of global innovation, from defence to electric vehicles. A new front in the US-China standoff has opened, and the implications are far-reaching
Tariffs may cut merchandise exports to US by 5%, slow industry output: Former Commerce Secretary G K Pillai
Tariff unpredictability could hit Indian industry output and trigger trade diversion; services exports are expected to grow by 6 percent, says Pillai.
The Eastern Window: Is Trump losing the tactical battle against China?
The tariff war may result in the US-China rivalry spreading to strategic areas like Taiwan and having serious implications for American bonds. The crucial issue is which of the two leaders will take the first step to resolve the tariff issue before it gets out of hand
Does Trump’s tariff pause signal the end of uncertainty for investors?
While the tariff for most countries has been brought back to the baseline tariff rate of 10%, China is hit with a high 145%, leaving a key risk in the open
Tariff pause offers temporary relief, but risks still haunt investors
The market may have surged on Trump’s sudden tariff U-turn, but beneath the rally lies a fragile reality. With China targeted more aggressively than ever and inflation risks rising, the global economy is still walking a tightrope
India seeks concessions on agri products in return for auto tariff cuts in trade deal with US
New Delhi is fast-tracking talks for the trade deal with the US and is hoping to close the first tranche by August-September, according to people aware of the matter.
Martin Wolf: Trump’s tariffs will damage the world
The trade deficits will remain roughly unchanged — the globe will just end up poorer
Rising Bharat Summit: India, China must align for global stability amid US' tariff threats, says Jeffrey Sachs
Renowned economist warns India against falling into US foreign policy traps; urges New Delhi and Beijing to forge unity for a balanced multipolar world.
NPAs under Mudra loans by PSU banks higher than MFIs and private peers, says DFS Secy
The NPAs under Mudra loan have declined to 2.21% in FY25, including private banks, MFIs and NBFCs. Centre is looking to intensify Mudra lending for sectors such as agriculture and aquaculture in coastal areas, in light of trade challenges.
Time for CAAR 2.0: Revolutionising India’s customs rulings for global efficiency
India’s Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) has improved timelines since 2021. However, procedural delays persist. A shift to CAAR 2.0, with internal technical units and digital reforms, can achieve rulings within 30 days, enhancing global trade efficiency
The weekend Trump’s tariff threats became real for global investors
If global long-only funds start to rotate out of risk the market turmoil could get worse
India plans to shield dairy sector in US trade deal using WTO-compliant barriers
The government aims to ring-fence sensitive sectors through non-tariff barriers citing food safety and cultural norms
