Category: policy
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Strategic Autonomy in a Shifting US–China–ASEAN Order
India’s foreign policy is entering a pivotal phase as tectonic shifts reshape the global power balance. With the United States and China locked in prolonged strategic competition and ASEAN navigating internal realignments, India has emerged as a pragmatic power — balancing security imperatives, economic partnerships, and its doctrine of strategic…
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India’s Wealth Paradox: When Capital Chases Commodities, Not Creativity
From Industrial Titans to Innovation Laggards India’s richest entrepreneurs have long reflected the country’s industrial DNA — built on oil, coal, steel, and cement. This legacy, while pivotal during the post-independence decades of nation-building, has also created a structural inertia. From the steel plants of the 1950s to the power…
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India’s Growth Crossroads: Weak Private Investment, Food Inflation, and Tepid Consumption as Emerging Headwinds
Here’s a full, original blog based on your prompt, written with data-driven reasoning, a critical outlook, and historical and futuristic perspectives, without violating any copyright or plagiarism norms. Lessons from the Past India’s economic story has often been told as one of resilience — the ability to bounce back from…
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India’s GST Reset: Can Simplification Fuel the Next Phase of Growth?
In September 2025, India unveiled one of the most significant reforms to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) since its launch in 2017. The GST Council’s decision to rationalize tax slabs, cut rates on essential items, and streamline compliance has been hailed as a “reset moment” for India’s tax architecture.…
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Economics Vs Management
Investment, particularly in an economic context, is fundamentally a long-term process driven by factors such as economic growth, capital accumulation, and future expectations. While management focuses on strategies to maximize short-term profits or operational efficiency, economics looks at the broader, long-term impact of investment on national or global economies. Here’s…
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Strategic Energy Interests Drive China’s Defiance
China’s latest pushback against U.S. demands to halt purchases of Russian and Iranian oil is not simply a matter of political posturing—it is rooted in deep strategic and economic imperatives. Energy security remains a cornerstone of Beijing’s long-term planning, and the country’s dependency on discounted oil from Moscow and Tehran…
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The Paper and Pulp Industry in 2025: Navigating Sustainability, Innovation, and Global Demand
The global paper and pulp industry, valued at around USD 340 billion in 2024, is entering a phase of measured yet meaningful transformation. As the market moves toward an estimated USD 343 billion in 2025, with projections reaching USD 391 billion by 2032, the sector reflects a compound annual growth…
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Beyond Tariffs: The Deeper Forces Reshaping the Global Economy
As the global economic landscape undergoes rapid transformation, it is becoming increasingly clear that tariffs are just one piece of a much larger puzzle. A more fundamental realignment is underway, driven by four major policy and structural megatrends: deglobalization, decarbonization, demographic shifts, and rising debt. These powerful undercurrents are not…
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Trump Administration Eases Automotive Tariff Impact to Support U.S. Industry
In a significant shift, the Trump administration has announced new measures to soften the blow of its previously imposed sweeping automotive tariffs. The adjustment seeks to alleviate duties on foreign-made parts used in the assembly of vehicles within the United States and prevent double taxation on imported cars — a…
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Economic Reforms: India’s Growth Story
There are moments in life that leave a lasting impression—ones that mark a transition, a step into a new world, or a realization of change. India’s Economic Journey: A Story of Transitions and Challenges Fast forward to 2004, when the political and economic landscape of India was evolving once again.…
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