Category: Indian economy
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Pharma Exports and Trade Diversification: India’s Strategic Pivot Beyond the U.S.
India’s pharmaceutical sector has long enjoyed a dominant export relationship with the United States, its largest and most lucrative market. In FY2025 alone, Indian pharma exports to the U.S. crossed $10.5 billion, cementing America’s role as the cornerstone of India’s global pharma trade. However, persistent concerns about tariff escalations and…
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DMIC Expansion: Nashik and Nagpur Poised for Industrial Growth
The Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), one of India’s most ambitious infrastructure projects, is entering a decisive phase. The Maharashtra government has begun fresh surveys to include Nashik and Nagpur in Phase II of the corridor. If approved, this expansion could significantly alter the state’s industrial map by strengthening manufacturing, food…
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Chip Mission 2.0: India Bets Big on Silicon Carbide Wafers
India is entering a decisive phase in its semiconductor journey. With Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the government is shifting its focus toward silicon carbide (SiC) wafers, signaling a clear intent to move beyond traditional silicon into advanced, high-value semiconductor materials. This transition isn’t just a technical pivot—it represents a strategic industrial…
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Record FII Outflows and Indian Resilience
India’s financial markets faced a critical test in August 2025 when foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pulled out nearly ₹47,000 crore, marking the highest monthly outflow of the year. The exodus was triggered by global tariff shocks, weak corporate earnings, and a strengthening U.S. dollar. Sectors with heavy export exposure such…
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Massive Investment Surge in India’s Auto Sector
India’s automobile sector has once again found itself in the global spotlight. In the first half of 2025, the country ranked among the top destinations for auto sector investments, standing shoulder to shoulder with Mexico—another emerging manufacturing hub. Despite a global slowdown in funding, India attracted 22 new investment projects,…
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AI Accelerates Sustainability at Scale in India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool of efficiency; it has become a cornerstone in India’s pursuit of sustainable growth. According to IBM’s 2024 sustainability readiness study, nearly 64% of Indian companies are already using AI to strengthen their sustainability initiatives—the highest among the countries surveyed. This statistic…
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Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain: Why India Needs Actual Economic Power Like China
India today stands at a crossroads. On one hand, it is the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with ambitious goals of becoming a $5 trillion economy in the near future. On the other hand, it struggles with persistent challenges—employment gaps, infrastructure bottlenecks, and global competitiveness. The debate over whether India should…
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India’s Textile Sector Under Fire: 50% U.S. Tariffs Shake Export Clusters to the Core
India’s ready-made garments (RMG) sector was already poised for a slowdown, with Crisil forecasting a growth dip to just 3–5% in FY26—about half of earlier projections—due to rising U.S. tariffs . But the game changed dramatically on August 27, 2025, when the U.S. escalated tariffs to 50%. This shift is…
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