Category: international trade
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Driving the Future: Overview of the Global Transportation Industry in 2025
The global transportation industry in 2025 is a massive and dynamic sector, with its market size estimated between $7.52 trillion and $9.77 trillion, depending on the scope of inclusion—whether transport services alone or in combination with transport equipment and operational infrastructure. Looking ahead, this sector is projected to surge to…
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A Closer Look at the U.S. Trade Deficit Shift in April 2025
The United States’ international trade landscape experienced a significant shift in April 2025, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The country’s goods and services trade deficit narrowed sharply to $61.6 billion, a dramatic decline of $76.7 billion from March’s revised figure of…
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Mapping India’s Agricultural Exports
India’s agricultural export landscape continues to showcase its strength as a global agri-trade powerhouse. As of 2025, Indian agri-products are reaching an impressive array of destinations worldwide, a reflection of both India’s natural agro-climatic diversity and its expanding trade relationships. This blog presents a product-wise breakdown of major Indian agricultural…
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From Farm to Foreign: Fixing India’s Cotton and Apparel Chain to Realize the USD 100 Billion Export Dream
India’s textile and apparel sector is one of the oldest and most diverse industries in the country. Known as the 5Fs—Farm, Fibre, Fabric, Fashion, and Foreign—this sector is a vital pillar of India’s economic architecture. It contributes 2.3% to GDP, employs over 45 million people, and accounts for 12% of…
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India’s Export Engine in 2024–25: How Key Sectors Drove a Record Surge
India’s export performance in fiscal year 2024–25 emerged as a bright spot in the country’s economic landscape, with multiple sectors demonstrating resilience and global competitiveness. According to recent trade estimates, over half of India’s total exports were driven by just four sectors: engineering goods, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and electronics. This sectoral…
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The Strategic Ripples: Analyzing the Likely Impact of a Trade Ban by India on Turkey
In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical recalibrations, trade bans are emerging as potent tools of economic diplomacy. If India were to impose a trade ban on Turkey, the implications would extend beyond the bilateral relationship—echoing across regional supply chains, strategic alliances, and global trade equations. While such an event…
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ONDC and the Future of E-Commerce in India: Revolution or Roadblock?
India’s digital public infrastructure has earned international admiration for its scale and impact, particularly with innovations like Aadhaar and UPI that transformed identity verification and payments. Riding on the success of these initiatives, the launch of the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) was seen as India’s next big leap—this…
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India’s Strategic Shift: Deepening Trade Ties with Gulf Nations Amid Geopolitical Tensions
As global power dynamics shift and regional conflicts persist, India is recalibrating its trade partnerships with renewed vigor—particularly in the Gulf region. The country is moving decisively to strengthen economic ties with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, signaling a strategic realignment to safeguard national interests and bolster trade in a…
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UK-India Trade in 2024: Realigning Strategies in the Post-FTA Era
The signing of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2025 has ushered in a new phase of economic cooperation between the two nations. This landmark deal, designed to ease tariffs, improve market access, and enhance regulatory alignment, is expected to reshape trade dynamics across both goods and services. As…
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