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Dr. Bhavana Rai is an eminent Economist, dynamic and results-oriented professional with over 14 years of experience in economic and business research, government liaison, policy analysis, and knowledge dissemination. She has played a pivotal role in policy formulation, ministerial correspondence, industry-focused research, and international trade–related studies. With a strong academic foundation, Dr. Rai has previously been associated with reputed institutions such as ASSOCHAM, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Institute of Economic Growth. She generally shares her perceptive on contemporary economic and trade related issues. She is a regular contributor on public and academic platforms as an Economist and subject expert including Akashvani, Sansad TV, Bharat TV, and leading academic institutions such as Amity University and Jaipuria Institute of Management. Currently, Dr. Rai serves as Joint Director at the FHRAI Centre of Excellence for Research in Tourism and Hospitality (CERTH), where she leads and contributes to thematic research, policy reports, and analytical studies on the tourism and hospitality sector, with a particular focus on contemporary industry challenges and emerging trends.
The Melodi Effect: How Modi and Meloni Are Building a Stronger India–Italy Partnership in a Changing Global Economy

The Melodi Effect: How Modi and Meloni Are Building a Stronger India–Italy Partnership in a Changing Global Economy

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India’s Changing Place in the Global Economy: A Reassessment of Rankings under Currency and Geopolitical Pressures

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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,…

India in a Time of Global Energy Uncertainty: Confidence, Caution, and Course Correction

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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…

India in a Time of Global Energy Uncertainty: Confidence, Caution, and Course Correction

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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…

India’s Resilience in an Age of Crisis: Navigating Oil, Energy, and Economic Pressures

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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…

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India’s Inflation-Export Paradox: Can Domestic Demand Sustain Growth Amid Rising Food Prices and Weak Global Trade

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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…

Recalibrating the Global South: The Strategic Genesis of the India–Brazil Axis

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February 27 2026April 19 2026

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…

Is India Moving from an Assembly Hub to a Value-Added Manufacturing Economy – Can AI accelerate the shift

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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…

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Economics of Demographic Change: Can India Turn Its Youth into Wealth

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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…

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Indian National Congress's social media post, attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding clarifications on a range of issues concerning India-US relations

India demands answers as US strikes kill three sailors in Gulf blockade

June 14 2026June 14 2026

Killing of three Indian merchant sailors by US forces in the Gulf has triggered a widespread outarge across India and sharp criticism of the Prime…

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The Paper Trail: How India’s Examination Underworld Evolved into a National Crisis

June 7 2026
Border fence between India and Bangladesh near Hili, with a boundary stone in the foreground.

A Porous Frontier: India and Bangladesh Grapple with Border Anxieties

June 4 2026
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The hidden cost of digital guardianship

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Map of the Maurya Empire under Emperor Ashoka (c. 260 BCE), showing the vast ancient Indian empire that extended into parts of present-day Nepal.

A Himalayan Balancing Act

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