India’s international development assistance programmes need revisiting
Development cooperation has clearly become a significant aspect of Indian foreign policy discourse and strategic thinking. In the last two decades, lines of credits worth more than $25 billion have been provided to about 60 developing countries
TV makers may opt for license instead of local manufacture for premium models: Report
This is because demand for these products may not warrant investment into local manufacturing
Business Insight | Centre places import of colour TVs in restricted category
In this edition of Business Insight, we look into government's motives for imposing restrictions on imports
WTO accepts Taiwan, Japan’s request, sets up two new dispute panels in ICT case against India
This the third such panel after the organisation accepted request from the European Union on the same issue
Explained | Countries combat Chinese tech dominance
Moneycontrol's Shraddha Sharma explains how countries are cornering China in the tech space as the globe witnesses a 5G rollout.
Big Story | Can China no longer bid for government projects in India?
India has reportedly restricted border countries from bidding for public procurements projects without prior approval from competent authorities.
3-Point Analysis | How to benefit from the surge in gold prices?
Moneycontrol's Sakshi Batra does a 3-Point Analysis on the outlook of gold and should you invest at the Rs 50,000 levels
India-Iran ties | Old concerns in new packaging
In spite of its posturing, Iran will not let go entirely of India, and put all its eggs in the Chinese basket
India-EU talks — Mixing politics with trade
Modi apprises European leadership of tension with China while rolling out welcome mat for investors
Indians need to be more firm in saying ‘No’ to Chinese products
While diplomacy, whether it is cynical or coercive, is always preferable to a military response to China’s insatiable greed for land, India must not waver in its resolve to stand up to the bully on the block
India-US close to sealing limited trade deal; FTA under discussion
In response to Goyal’s concern on USA keeping 24 Indian products under Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (TVPRA) list Ross offered to set up a meeting between the labour department officials of both sides
Big Story | India records first trade surplus in 18 years as COVID-19 hurts imports; but will it last?
This is despite a contraction in exports for the fourth consecutive month which shrank 12.4 percent to $21.9 billion in June.
By turning the spotlight on Hong Kong, India can put global pressure on China
India’s Hong Kong move has been noticed the world over, and Indian policy makers should use this moment in global politics to put China on notice
The Hong Kong crisis reflects China’s hegemonic ambitions
With deeper economic integration of Hong Kong, China will have the advantage of having two major financial centres: Shanghai and Hong Kong. This gives it an advantage in global financial markets by challenging US supremacy in the financial sphere
Indian alternative to Chinese goods during festive season to be available, CAIT says
Elaborate plans have been made to ensure all festivals from Rakhi in August to Diwali in November will be celebrated using Indian goods, said Praveen Khandelwal, Secretary-General, CAIT.
Turbulence in Hong Kong could open a window of opportunity for India
India must grab this opportunity to become a successful ‘trade diversion’ market for rerouting trade from Hong Kong to the United Kingdom
Big Story | Unravelling the Finance Ministry report on COVID-19
The June Monthly Economic Report by the Finance Ministry mentions that India has flattened the COVID-19 curve to a great extent.
China’s political adventurism will economically hit Hong Kong
Does Hong Kong remain a dream destination for global capital, manufacturing, and services? Probably the large-scale protests, layoffs, and Sinification of Hong Kong hold the answer
Has Hong Kong’s status as a global city come to an end?
With the National Security Law coming into effect in Hong Kong, the special status it enjoys under US law will be affected. Beijing, however, is determined to nip the Hong Kong movement in the bud
Big Story | Relief for pharma sector as customs start clearing import of APIs from China
On June 22, customs officials in Chennai and Visakhapatnam were asked to put all shipments from China on hold until further orders
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: A true commitment or a cosmetic gimmick?
A self-reliant farmer is fundamental to the vision of a self-reliant India. Has the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan taken care of these concerns?
As India picks a side against China, geopolitics changes forever
As long as a dictatorial Chinese regime is in power, India cannot return to status quo ante. This is a new situation for the foreign policy establishment, but India has the confidence, flexibility and creativity to influence world affairs for the good of all
Emperor Xi reinvents Chinese Checkers: Only CPC wins
For too long, Delhi has been hesitant to impose costs for Beijing’s military adventurism, preferring instead to settle matters diplomatically. In doing so, India has failed to realise that while Xi Jinping’s China is irrational, it is not an entirely unpredictable actor
India has an opportunity as EU’s suspicions about China are growing
India must strengthen ties with EU as Europe is shifting its approach towards an assertive China
