The 18th BRICS Summit, hosted by India in 2026, comes at a defining moment for the global economy. Geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation, supply-chain disruptions, energy uncertainties and changing investment patterns are reshaping the international economic landscape. In this environment, India’s…
Foreign funding for civil society organisations has always occupied a sensitive space in India. Such contributions support work in education, healthcare, humanitarian assistance, social development and community welfare. At the same time, the government has a legitimate responsibility to ensure…
The global economy is no longer shaped by trade alone. Increasingly, it is being defined by geopolitics, technological competition, energy transitions, and the race to secure resilient supply chains. Nations today are not merely negotiating trade agreements; they are competing…
In a world increasingly defined by geopolitical uncertainty, energy disruptions, supply-chain pressures, and shifting global alliances, diplomacy today is no longer limited to ceremonial meetings and official handshakes. It is becoming a powerful instrument of economic resilience, strategic security, and…
India’s recent movement from the fourth to the sixth largest economy in certain global rankings has triggered commentary, concern, and in some quarters, misplaced pessimism. At face value, such a shift appears to signal an erosion of economic strength. However,…
The global economy today stands at a critical inflection point. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in key energy-producing regions, have once again exposed the fragility of global supply chains and the deep interlinkages between politics and economics. Oil prices remain volatile—hovering in…
The global economy today stands at a critical inflection point. Geopolitical tensions, particularly in keyenergy-producing regions, have once again exposed the fragility of global supply chains and the deep interlinkages between politics and economics. Oil prices remain volatile—hovering in the…
In an era defined by overlapping global crises—volatile oil prices, energy insecurity, and economic uncertainty—India stands at a critical juncture. As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and the third-largest energy consumer, the country faces a unique challenge: sustaining…
India’s economic story in recent years has stood out as a rare bright spot in an otherwise fragile global landscape. While advanced economies grapple with stagnation and slowing trade, India continues to post robust growth numbers. Yet beneath this resilience…
When Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in New Delhi in February 2024, accompanied by one of the largest Brazilian business delegations in recent history, the visit transcended the standard ceremonial reaffirmation of bilateral ties. It signaled a tectonic shift…
For decades, the narrative of Indian manufacturing followed a predictable, albeit limited, script. We were the “back office of the world” for services, but in the realm of physical goods, we were often seen as a final-mile assembly hub. In…
Where the world economies are struggling with declining birth rates, tight labour markets and an ageing population, India is standing at the cusp of an unprecedented opportunity—all thanks to its demography. With the world’s largest youth population with the median…
