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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
