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When India assumed the Brics chairship this year, many commentators wagered that the grouping’s diversity of interests and geopolitical cross-currents buffeting the world economy would make consensus elusive. Some predicted a thin, lowest-common-denominator text, while others doubted a declaration would emerge at all. The New Delhi Declaration of 12 September…

For much of modern economic history, national competitiveness was shaped by visible infrastructure. The investments in roads, ports, railways and warehouses investments enabled production to scale, markets to integrate and firms to reach customers at lower cost. The next frontier of logistics competitiveness, however, will not be defined by physical…

Tamil Nadu has built a strong base for its next phase of growth, with rising exports, new investments and deep human capital supporting its economic momentum. The state has recorded double-digit real growth for two consecutive years and has a per capita income almost twice the national average—an achievement unmatched…

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) industry has remained fixated on model rankings. A new release claims the top of some leaderboard almost every week. Until recently, most enterprises simply chose the strongest available model and consumed it through managed APIs from the frontier labs. That decision is no longer straightforward. What…

For the past decade, India’s manufacturing story has been about scale—bigger factories, higher investments, and expanded output. This capacity creation has been real and consequential. Yet the next phase of industrial expansion cannot rely on size alone. It must be powered by productivity—the value we draw from every unit of…

India marks 80 years of Independence this year, and we, as proud citizens, celebrate the story of a nation’s transformational journey driven by resilience, innovation, and collective determination. India’s Independence Day commemorates not only the freedom attained in 1947, but also the ideals that have driven India’s progress rooted in…

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…