Category: Policy
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Building AI at Scale with Caution, Confidence, and Complexity
The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly ushered in an era of unprecedented technological optimism. We’ve seen similar waves of excitement in the past—whether it was the advent of cloud computing or the meteoric rise of cryptocurrencies. Each was proclaimed as the next revolution: cloud would democratize computing power,…
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Tamil Nadu’s Economic Triumph and the Larger Indian Growth Story
India’s federal structure has long encouraged healthy competition among states—particularly in economic performance. In a compelling display of resilience and vision, the southern state of Tamil Nadu has emerged as the frontrunner in India’s growth narrative for the fiscal year 2024–25. Recording a real economic growth rate of 9.69%, the…
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A Strategic Reset: How the U.S. 90-Day Tariff Pause Signals Commitment to Fair and Future-Ready Trade
In a bold and forward-looking move, the United States has announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for most of its trading partners, resetting the baseline tariff to a manageable 10%. This initiative opens the door to renewed dialogue, smoother trade relations, and a more balanced global trading system. While…
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Building Economic Resilience: Why Import Replacement Is the Strategy of the Future
In a world of rapid change and interconnected economies, one of the most promising signs of progress is the increasing focus on self-reliance through innovation. Many countries are recognizing that real strength lies not just in expanding exports, but in reducing dependency on imported goods by developing domestic capabilities. This…
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Is India Consuming Too Much and Investing Too Little? A Deeper Look into the Growth Puzzle
India’s growth narrative has always captured global attention. With a population of over 1.4 billion and a demographic dividend that is the envy of many nations, India is poised for long-term economic potential. However, a closer look at the structure of India’s GDP reveals a paradox that economists and policymakers…
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Is India the Next Superpower? Lessons from China’s Rise
The debate over whether India will surpass China—or even become the next global superpower—has intensified in recent years. Fueled by demographic shifts, economic growth, and geopolitical realignments, the conversation has become a global fascination. However, much of the discussion often occurs without a clear-eyed, ground-level understanding of what modern China…
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Outlook for the Trucking and Logistics Industry
In an increasingly volatile global trade environment, businesses across sectors are revisiting their strategic playbooks to stay resilient amid tariff threats and policy reversals. A pertinent question emerging from this scenario is: how should industries, particularly logistics and commercial trucking, react to tariff-driven cost pressures? Is it through aggressive cost-cutting,…
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The Future of Globalisation: How Geopolitics and Inequality Will Shape Trade
Globalisation, once seen as an unstoppable force driving prosperity and interconnectedness, is now entering a period of recalibration. The 2020s are witnessing a paradigm shift where geopolitical tensions and rising inequality are redefining trade flows, reshaping supply chains, and challenging the very foundations of global economic integration. The Geopolitical Rebalancing…