India Must Strive For Reform Not Better Trade Bargains
The US tariff reprieve offers India relief, but hollow gains persist as domestic protectionism continues undermining global competitiveness and trade potential.
With India's Fertiliser Manufacturing Stuck In Policy Limbo, Imports Will Keep Rising
Since October 2019, multiple fertiliser plant applications have languished in the absence of a successor to NIP-2012. This has stalled manufacturing investment and will accelerate import dependence for years.
Beyond ISRO: India’s Space Sector Hits A $44 Billion Turning Point
With ISRO guiding the next gen and startups set to cross $147 million in funding this fiscal, India must increase space spending as a share of GDP to secure critical infrastructure and long‑term strategic advantage.
India’s Growth March Continues, Even As Reform Vision Pauses
This year’s Budget too was expected to take the journey to Viksit Bharat ahead, with focus perhaps on the manufacturing and services sectors. It, however, stopped short of it.
AI Panic, Budget Shocks, And India’s High-Stakes Bet On The US
From the AI sell-off to a landmark trade deal with Donald Trump, New Delhi is trading fiscal concessions for a closer American alliance, while leaving domestic R&D and social unity behind.
India’s US Trade Deal Forces A Long-Delayed Economic Detox
The India-US trade deal offers exporters relief but carries tough conditions, exposing domestic inefficiencies and geopolitical pressures, forcing an economic detox India has long delayed.
Sensitive Sectors Will Remain Protected In Trade Deal: Piyush Goyal
India says agriculture and dairy remain protected under the US trade deal, even as tariff cuts are announced and key details await formal documentation.
India’s EU Pact Won’t Work Without A Home-Grown Reset Of India Businesses
The trade agreement opens Europe’s doors to Indian exporters, but the real battle will be fought at home — in factories, supply chains and compliance systems that must adapt to some of the world’s toughest rules.








