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India-US Trade Agreement Negotiations

Recently, India and the United States are advancing towards bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The negotiations are set to begin in Washington, DC, with a focus on an “early...

April 21, 2025

Women in India’s Manufacturing Sector

India’s manufacturing sector plays a vital role in its economy, contributing nearly one-fifth of the GDP. However, women’s participation in this sector remains alarmingly low. The share of...

April 19, 2025

UNCTAD’s “Trade and Development Foresights 2025” Report

UNCTAD recenty released a report titled “Trade and Development Foresights 2025 – Under Pressure: Uncertainty Reshapes Global Economic Prospects”. According to the report, growth is expected to decline...

April 17, 2025

China’s Dominance on Rare Earth Elements

Rare Earth Elements (REEs) are crucial in modern technology and industry. They are vital for manufacturing high-value goods, including defence systems and clean energy technologies. China has dominated...

April 16, 2025

India Launches Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk

The Government of India has recently launched the ‘Global Tariff and Trade Helpdesk’. This initiative aims to assist stakeholders in navigating the complexities of international trade amidst changing...

April 12, 2025

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2023-24

The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is vital for understanding India’s employment landscape. This survey provides data on key labour force indicators such as the Labour Force Participation...

April 11, 2025

90-Day Pause on Trump’s Tariff Policy

On 2 April 2025, US President Donald Trump announced new “reciprocal tariffs,” which he termed “liberation day.” This announcement reverberated through global markets, causing volatility. A 90-day pause...

April 11, 2025

RBI Draft Guidelines on Gold Loans and Co-Lending

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced comprehensive draft guidelines aimed at regulating gold loans and expanding co-lending arrangements. These changes are designed to harmonise lending practices...

April 10, 2025

Amalgamation of RRBs in India

The Government of India has announced the amalgamation of several Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), effective from May 1, 2025. This move aims to enhance the efficiency of RRBs...

April 8, 2025

What is Stagflation?

On April 4, the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he was worried that President Donald Trump’s new “Liberation Day” tariffs might cause stagflation — a mix...

April 7, 2025

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