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The ongoing conflict in West Asia which has continued for nearly two months now, has delivered what the International Energy Agency describes as the largest oil and gas shock the world has faced in a generation. With the Strait of Hormuz which is the transit route for close to a…

Amid the changing global economic systems, the India-South Korea partnership is significant for its resilience, adaptability and forward-looking strategy. Initially centred on trade, the relationship now embraces technology, manufacturing, innovation and robust people-to-people ties. On Monday, India and South Korea reaffirmed their commitment to a strong partnership and expressed clear…

The passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 by Parliament reflects a conscious and forward-looking policy choice by the Government of India to recalibrate the balance between enforcement and facilitation, and to embed trust as a central pillar of the regulatory framework. The reform signals a clear…

The ongoing crisis in West Asia has once again reminded us of a defining feature of the global economy today: shocks are no longer rare events. They are frequent, multi-dimensional and often simultaneous. In this context, India’s response to the current crisis has been timely and reassuring. The Government has…

In the life of an organisation like Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), there are certain days that stand apart, days when a long-argued case is not merely acknowledged but acted upon with a boldness that takes even its most ardent advocates by surprise. The passage of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment…

The history of wars shows that whenever a nation calls upon its industry to help secure national interest, it is not found wanting. During the Second World War, for instance, the American industry backed up the Allies by increasing production. According to available literature, annual military aircraft production in the…

India’s recalibration of its approach to Chinese investments marks an important moment in the evolution of India-China economic ties. The revised framework under Press Note 3 (PN3) signals a pragmatic attempt to balance India’s strategic and security considerations with the economic opportunities that carefully structured investment from China could bring.…

A profound geopolitical churn is fundamentally reshaping the global security architecture. This has led to re-strategising and positioning by nations to effectively safeguard their security environment and defence supply chains.  For example, Europe, responding to a radically changed security environment, has launched an unprecedented defence industrial push through the ‘Readiness…

For decades, infrastructure in India has followed a familiar cycle. The government builds an asset—a highway, a transmission line or a port terminal. The asset stabilises, begins generating steady revenue and then quietly recedes into the background of the public balance sheet. Its economic value remains locked in long-term cash…

India’s recent global trade strategy aims to boost exports and strengthen its position as a leading global trade partner. This has resulted in ambitious free trade agreements and a stronger presence in key international economic forums. In 2023, India updated its Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) with the goal of increasing…