The Importance of Building India’s Northeast Connectivity and Infrastructure
Click Here to Download 1. INTRODUCTION Northeast India is in the middle of its largest infrastructure push in decades. The Government of India is planning to invest INR 10 lakh crores over the next two years to improve and develop highways in India, with the northeast region of India (NER) as a stated priority. High […]
The India-UK FTA at Entry into Force
Click Here to Download 1. INTRODUCTION On the morning of 15 July 2026, the first export consignments under India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) were flagged off at the Inland Container Depot in Sanand, Ahmedabad. They were worth over USD 319,000 and included industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, polymers and textiles from seven regional […]
The Provincial Globalists: How States are Rewriting Trade Diplomacy
Click Here to Download 1. INTRODUCTION Apple’s export of iPhones from India crossed USD 23 billion in 2025, with an 85 percent jump from the previous year. India’s Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) crossed the threshold of USD 1.4 trillion between April 2000 and December 2025. These stories did not emerge simply in New Delhi and […]
India US Tariff War
Tariffs and Trust: Why the U.S.-India Trade Rift Threatens a Strategic Partnership In late August 2025, the United States took a sharp turn in its economic engagement with India, raising tariffs on Indian imports to as high as 50%[1]. The measure instantly doubled duties on a wide range of goods, from textiles and leather to […]
Public Transportation and Gender: Bridging the Mobility Gap for Women in India
In a nation of 1.4 billion people, public transportation forms the backbone of mobility and economic development. It connects millions to jobs, education, and healthcare, driving social inclusion and productivity. Yet for nearly half of India’s population (women and girls), this essential system often acts as a barrier rather than a bridge. The experience of […]
Viksit Bharat: India’s Aspirations and Challenges
India’s Vision for 2047 India has set its sights on becoming a Viksit nation by 2047. The vision of Viksit Bharat is not limited to higher income levels. It aims for transform the country into a self-reliant and prosperous economy by 2047. The broader goals of Viksit Bharat include: Sustained high growth in GDP and […]
Arctic–MENA–Asia Trade Triangle: New Corridors, New Competitions
The global trade map is undertaking an ultimate recasting, where the Arctic-MENA-Asia Trade Triangle is becoming a core pivot in a disaggregated geopolitical-economic whole. It is a fluid trade route linking Arctic, Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Asia and is likely to cut transit times, diversify supply chains and cause new strategic alliances […]
Navigating the Green Wave: How India Can Lead the Sustainable Shipping Revolution?
The global maritime industry, responsible for over 80% of international trade, is at a crossroads. While shipping remains the most carbon-efficient mode of freight transport, it contributes nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – a figure projected to rise without intervention. As climate change accelerates, green shipping has emerged as a critical strategy […]
India’s Growing Economic Clout in the Shadow of the US-China Trade War
Key Takeaways: Businesses are operating under growing uncertainty due to ongoing trade disputes, marked by reciprocal tariffs, para-tariffs, and a recent pause in negotiations, undermining predictability and long-term planning. India is increasingly emerging as a pivotal hub in global semiconductor manufacturing, playing a critical role in the production of iPhones. The Indian semiconductor market is […]
South Asia’s Twin Deficits of Trade and Trust
The recent border standoff between India and Pakistan has altered the contours of South Asian geopolitics. For India, the idea of South Asia is increasingly defined by its eastern counterparts—where fostering deeper economic and diplomatic ties with neighbours like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan has become the cornerstone of its regional engagement strategy. A region that […]