India-EU FTA

India must counter US tariffs with market diversification

New US tariffs threaten Indian exports and test the resilience of bilateral trade built on shared world view. #tradewar #trumptariffs #wto Read more »
English medium schools NEP 2020

English medium boom risks education and identity

Tamil Nadu’s pivot to English medium schooling reflects a national trend that may undermine both learning outcomes and cultural fluency. #education #NEP Read more »
India eyeing rare earths

Rare earths: India needs a mines-to-magnets strategy

India is forging global partnerships and building domestic capacity to buffer supply shocks in rare earths markets. #criticalminerals Read more »
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Electric vehicles face consumer resistance in India

A study reveals why Indians undervalue electric vehicles, offering a roadmap to shift public perception and accelerate EV adoption. #EVs Read more »
China FDI

China FDI: Dip in inflows may force a policy rethink

As India’s investment pipeline shrinks, policymakers are split on whether to ease curbs on China FDI inflows. #China #FDI Read more »
25 per cent tariff on India

Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on India tests trade deal hopes

A sudden 25 per cent tariff on India throws the trade talks into turmoil, but New Delhi still sees a narrow path to clinch a phased deal. Read more »
US tariffs impact

US tariffs windfall masks looming crisis for world economy

Muted market relief hides the cost — 15‑20 % US tariffs disrupt supply chains, punish exporters and undercut the rules‑based trade order. Read more »
Beijing’s mega dam in Tibet

China’s mega dam in Tibet risks Brahmaputra’s future

Beijing’s mega dam in Tibet may spark irreversible ecological and geopolitical shifts in the Brahmaputra basin. Read more »
FDI in Indian banks

Credit-led growth: Indian banks must embrace global capital

Indian banks must shed risk aversion and embrace FDI, digital innovation, and ESG standards to fund the next phase of growth. #Banks #FDI #NPA Read more »
women in India's clean energy transition

Clean energy shift needs more women at the helm

To meet its clean energy goals, India must boost women’s role in the #renewables workforce, starting with decentralised technologies. #greenenergy #solar #hydrogen Read more »