US imagines a new Weapon of Mass Destruction: Trade Deficit
Over two decades after George W. Bush authorised the invasion of Iraq over the fear of WMDs, which unleashed forces that still threaten many, another American president has launched a new war. Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariff regime will ignite a trade war with consequences that cannot be foreseen. Even this war is based on misrepresentation, this time of economic data
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
Obituary: The Rules-Based International Order (1945-2025)
This is to notify the passing of our beloved Rules-Based International Order, aged 80 years, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington DC, on April 2, 2025
Reciprocal tariffs could be withdrawn if India-US conclude trade deal: Former CBIC Chairman
For India, the challenge is to ensure a balanced trade agreement that protects its key sectors, including agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and food security.
What to expect on ‘liberation day’
And will wealthy consumers pull back?
Will Trump’s no-holds-barred tariff game strengthen or weaken the US?
As Trump tariffs loom, India shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth
India’s existing tariff structure doesn’t help the economy. US-India trading relationship is critical for the country’s economic prospects and the tariff threat should catalyse a phased liberalisation of the duty structure
The Trump oil dilemma
Some advisers now view the price of the fossil fuel as a crucial anti-inflation tool
Secondary tariff on Venezuelan oil is Donald Trump’s latest effort at arm-twisting
Donald Trump’s secondary tariffs teach nations a valuable lesson: sovereignty is great, as long as it aligns with US foreign policy
Trump’s tariff gambit sparks dollar dominance debate
Donald Trump's renewed tariff threats underscore the United States' deep concern over the dollar's global dominance. While such threats may temporarily disrupt efforts to reduce dependence on the dollar, they could also hasten the search for alternatives
US tariffs an opportunity to lower trade barriers, enhance competitiveness, boost exports
The US administration’s reciprocal tariff plan may seem like a challenge, but for India, it also presents a strategic opportunity. By reducing tariffs — particularly on industrial inputs and key imports — India can boost its manufacturing competitiveness, attract foreign investment, and strengthen its position in global value chains. This shift could unlock long-term economic growth while improving trade ties with the US
Why Shankar Sharma calls Nifty 50 P/E a colossal idiocy
'P/E of the Market' concept is absolute baloney. It fails miserably to stand up to any analytical and conceptual rigor. It is simply the dumbing down of what is a very complex science: to figure out what the true intrinsic value of any market, sector or stock is
India’s share of global arms imports falls on local production boost
India’s declining dependence on arms imports reflects its growing defence self-sufficiency. As SIPRI’s latest report highlights, India’s efforts to boost indigenous production have steadily reduced its reliance on foreign suppliers
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
Trade isn’t all about Trump
World business and commerce are changing in ways that have nothing to do with the US president’s tariff threats
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
The case to regulate opinion trading in India
Opinion trading platforms often claim to foster skilful engagement, even though their core mechanics align more with gambling for two primary reasons - unpredictable outcomes and binary decision making. Therefore, it is vital that India regulate the opinion trading sector.
Explained: How President Trump can help fuel India’s nuclear power dream
Post Modi-Trump meet, India and the US will work towards a more detailed bilateral agreement for nuclear reactors, after the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act (CLNDA) is amended in the Parliament, senior government officials told Moneycontrol.
India's e-commerce policy like to face delay amid global trade shifts: Report
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), responsible for drafting the policy in collaboration with the Department of Consumer Affairs, is proceeding cautiously, considering the broader implications of any regulatory move.
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
Being protectionist doesn’t benefit anyone: Finance Secretary
Tuhin Kanta Pandey’s remarks come at a time when the United States is intensifying its protectionist trade policies under former President Donald Trump.
China’s exporters to step up offshoring to beat Donald Trump’s tariffs
US president’s trade offensive pushes producers to seek other markets as Beijing mulls retaliation options
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
Can Budget 2025 trump tariff threats, boost exports?
An opportunity for finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to rationalise tariff structure and give a boost to manufacturing
Ruchir Sharma: The world is moving on to trade without the US
Many nations have been responding to Trump tariffs not by retaliating but by courting other trade partners
