REEs: A magnetic pull into the future.
The quest to build a green, digital future has one major gatekeeper: Rare Earth Elements (REEs). Often called the “vitamins” of modern industry, these 17 elements—like Neodymium, Dysprosium and lanthanum…
The Green Mandate: Recalibrating Indian MSME Input Costs for Global Dominance
In the high-stakes arena of global manufacturing, “input cost” is the silent architect of destiny. For India’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which contribute nearly 30% of the country’s…
The ‘Daughter’ deal: The 2026 India-US Trade Agreement
In a landmark shift that has sent ripples through global markets, the United States and India have formalised a new bilateral trade agreement as of February 2, 2026. With the…
The Export Scramble: Analyzing Potential Domestic Inflation Under the Indo-EU FTA
The finalization of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in early 2026 marks a historic pivot in global trade. While the deal is projected to nearly double bilateral trade…
Counterstrike: How Turkey is barred from selling in India
While Turkey may have to let Indian goods in at lower tariffs (to match the EU), India is not required to let Turkish goods in.
How FTAs work: WTO and the paradox of protection
In the world of international trade, the Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) principle is the “Golden Rule.” It dictates that if you grant one country a special favor (like a lower customs duty),…
A New Silk Road: How the Indo-EU FTA Unlocks the World’s Third-Largest Market for European Manufacturers
NEW DELHI / BRUSSELS — February 3, 2026 In what is being hailed as the “Mother of All Deals,” the formal conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations…
The Shadow of Conflict: How an Attack on Iran Could affect Indian Trade
As geopolitical tensions rise in the Middle East, the prospect of a direct attack on Iran remains a “black swan” event that could affect the Indian economy. For India, Iran…