India Export Shift: Less US, More Global Markets
India's exports show strategic rebalancing post-tariff, reducing US dependence while expanding in West Asia, Asia, and emerging markets. Electronics and pharmaceuticals lead growth.
India's exports show strategic rebalancing post-tariff, reducing US dependence while expanding in West Asia, Asia, and emerging markets. Electronics and pharmaceuticals lead growth.
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry urges the government to permanently scrap the 11% cotton import duty, warning it hurts competitiveness amid supply shortages.
US President Trump's aggressive strategy in Venezuela and beyond aims to break China's deep economic grip on Latin America, built on massive loans and trade exceeding $500 billion. Will it work?
Japan calls for smooth international trade after reports of Chinese delays on Japanese imports & rare-earth exports. Details on the escalating two-month trade spat.
A new report states China breached email systems used by staffers of key US House committees, including those focused on China, foreign affairs, and intelligence. Read the full details.
Data reveals Indian immigrants in the US have near-zero welfare dependence, with high median incomes. Skilled visa programs like H-1B drive economic contribution. Read the full analysis.
The US capture of Venezuela's Maduro jeopardises billions in Chinese oil & mineral deals. Analysts debate if this bold move deters or emboldens Beijing's Taiwan ambitions. Full analysis inside.
China demands US release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, condemning the capture as a violation of international law and a major setback for Beijing's strategic interests in Latin America.
Europe's push to break China's rare earth dominance is reshaping Sweden's Arctic north. Discover how Kiruna's radical relocation powers the green tech supply chain. Read the full story.
Centre approves 22 proposals from Samsung, Foxconn, Tata & others under ECMS to boost domestic production, cut imports. Investments to create Rs 2.6 lakh crore output.
China imposes a 13% VAT on condoms and contraceptive pills, ending a three-decade exemption. This policy shift aims to counter a deepening demographic crisis as births hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
India firmly counters China's harassment of Indian nationals at airports. EAM Jaishankar asserts Arunachal Pradesh's integral status. India lodges formal protests over detentions.
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
India's top electric bus and truck manufacturers plan to request a one-year extension on import exemptions for rare earth magnet motors under the PM E-Drive scheme, citing persistent supply disruptions from China. Read more.
A deep dive into China's week: US DoD report on Arunachal, sanctions on US firms, falling industrial profits, and the potential return of K-pop. Key developments explained.
A new report shatters the illusion of China's economic resilience, revealing a deepening structural crisis driven by debt, property collapse, and demographic decline. What does this mean for global markets? Read the full analysis.
BRICS nations are rapidly accumulating gold, controlling half of global production to challenge US dollar dominance. Experts decode the strategy and its impact on global finance. Read more.
New Zealand's Trade Minister sees India as a key partner to diversify trade and reduce dependence on China. Explore the strategic shift and its economic implications.
China accelerates its energy transition through major grid reforms and strong endorsement of renewable power. Expert analysis on the implications for global climate goals. Read more.
The US Pentagon's 2025 report on China highlights expanded 'core interests' including Taiwan and Arunachal Pradesh, PLA's 2027 goals, anti-corruption purges, and tech advancements. Read key insights.
China, a nation without democratic elections, is actively supporting Myanmar's political process. Explore the geopolitical motives behind this surprising stance and its regional implications. Read the full analysis.
Former Indian Ambassador Mahesh Sachdev analyzes the US's 'interesting' notice of China's tactics in Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting shifting geopolitical dynamics. Read the full analysis.
India unveils major reforms to simplify import inspections, a key move to boost trade and secure a long-awaited free trade agreement with the United States. Learn the details.
Indian travel YouTuber Anant Mittal was detained for 15 hours by Chinese immigration after calling Arunachal Pradesh 'India'. The incident highlights risks for Indians in China. Read the full story.
A new Pentagon report reveals China's strategic balancing in South Asia: engaging India diplomatically while boosting Pakistan's military. What does this mean for India's security? Read the full analysis.
An AIIMS study reveals a genetic variant linked to stress response more than doubles opioid addiction risk in Indians. Discover the biological factors behind dependence.
A new Pentagon report to US Congress reveals China now treats Arunachal Pradesh as a 'core interest' like Taiwan, amid deepening China-Pakistan military ties. Read the full analysis.