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The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into force on July 15, marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of bilateral ties. More than a conventional tariff-reduction pact, the agreement reflects a strategic alignment between two major democracies seeking to recalibrate their economic engagement in a rapidly…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia for the third annual bilateral summit reflected a clear diplomatic message—India’s Indo-Pacific strategy is increasingly centred on building resilient partnerships with trusted regional powers.  The visit marked a significant strategic milestone, culminating in a comprehensive roadmap to elevate the bilateral relationship into a…

At a time when the global economy is grappling with geopolitical tensions, protectionism and supply-chain disruptions, India has chosen deeper integration with the world through a new generation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs). Under the leadership of commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal, India…

The India-Japan relationship has significantly matured. Over time, it has evolved from a standard bilateral partnership to a Special Strategic and Global Partnership. With Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on a visit to India, understanding the nuances of this bilateral partnership is more crucial than ever. A significant aspect of…

The blue planet is clearly under distress. The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Global Climate 2025 report reiterated that Earth is edging dangerously closer to breaching critical climate thresholds that, once crossed, could trigger irreversible long-term consequences. Economies, industries and communities need to anticipate the disruption this can unleash. Initiatives held…

As India completes twelve years under the leadership of Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji, it is an apt moment for Industry to reflect on a defining phase in the country’s economic evolution. This period has witnessed a structural transformation across sectors, driven by reforms, digitalisation, infrastructure development, and…

The ongoing geopolitical developments in West Asia have impacted the Indian economy in many ways, but as a country, we have demonstrated stability, preparedness, and coordinated operational strength. We are now in the middle of unprecedented heat and peak demand season for petrol and diesel due to holidays and travel…

India stands at a defining moment in its development journey — one where innovation is no longer merely an aspiration, but a fundamental driver of economic growth, global competitiveness, and societal transformation. As the world navigates rapid technological disruption, climate imperatives, and evolving supply chains, India is emerging not just…

India and Canada are turning the page together, opening a vibrant new chapter as two democratic, multicultural, and innovation-driven nations. Both governments are signalling a fresh resolve to deepen cooperation and pursue common goals. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent trip to India (February 27-March 2, 2026) and the just-concluded…

Most of us grew up seeing conservation at home—saving water, switching off what we did not need, repairing rather than discarding things and treating resources with quiet respect. We never called it ‘sustainability.’ It was common sense, passed down by elders, absorbed without effort and practised without announcement.  In today’s…