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Mahua Venkatesh

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Mahua Venkatesh specialises in covering economic trends related to India and the world along with developments in South Asia.

  • Economy

    With fresh crops hitting the markets, is India’s retail inflation set for a sharp decline?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 13, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 13, 2023

    India’s retail inflation measured by consumer price index (CPI), which drastically eased to 6.83 per cent in August from 7.44 per cent in July driven by cooling of food prices, …

  • Economy

    Why G20 fallout can help Sheikh Hasina to win upcoming general elections in Bangladesh

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 12, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 12, 2023

    Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is currently basking in the glory of her successful trip to India where she not only participated at the G20 summit but also held several …

  • Economy

    Will World Bank’s Ajay Banga set the tone for a go-green global financial architecture?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 11, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 11, 2023

    With the World Bank now kicking off the much needed reform agenda, other multilateral agencies could start the process as well. Reforms of multilateral lenders have been pending for long. …

  • World

    Is Bangladesh PM Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed gearing up for larger political role?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 10, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 10, 2023

    Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s daughter Saima Wazed’s presence at the G20 summit right after her trip to Indonesia with the country’s President Mohammed Shahabuddin to participate at the Asean …

  • Economy

    Will more countries be part of India-Middle East-Europe corridor?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 10, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 10, 2023

    An inclusive world especially with the addition of the African Union as member of the G20 and launch of a global biofuel alliance have been big achievements for India as …

  • Economy

    Why inclusion of resource-rich African Union in G20 frame can drive global growth

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 9, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 9, 2023

    For Africa and the rest of the world, India’s G20 Presidency will be etched in history as the African Union (AU) was granted membership of the inter-governmental group. AU, headquartered …

  • World

    PM Modi calls upon world community at G20 to shun geopolitics, unite to solve world’s problems

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 9, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 9, 2023

    As Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the two-day G20 summit in the capital today, he called upon the world community to work together to bridge the widening trust deficit. Human …

  • World

    Is China shifting its policy with Xi Jinping missing G20 summit right after skipping speech at BRICS?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 9, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 9, 2023

    Chinese President Xi Jinping’s absence for the G20 summit, which kicked off in New Delhi today, has been in discussion for a while. Beijing gave no reason for Xi not …

  • World

    In a special gesture, Bangladesh PM Hasina to plant sapling of a unique variety of mango in India

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 8, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 8, 2023

    Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who arrived in New Delhi today, to participate at the G20 summit, is expected to plant a sapling of Haribhanga mango in the capital. This …

  • Economy

    Hours before G20 summit World Bank-IMF take rare step, issue joint statement pledging support for Global South

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 8, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 8, 2023

    As India managed to steer the G20 deliberations on economic issues with a focus on Global South, the rare joint statement issued by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund …

  • World

    South Asia hails India’s G20 presidency, focus on Global South

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 7, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 7, 2023

    As India’s G20 presidency draws to a close, the South Asian nations will closely monitor the final outcome of the mega summit. Decisions on climate change, sustainable energy and debt …

  • Opinion

    India’s move to invite Hasina for G20 maybe a masterstroke ahead of elections in Bangladesh

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 6, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 6, 2023

    India’s special invitation to Bangladesh as a guest for the G20, this year has boosted New Delhi’s image in the neighbouring country while expanding goodwill. Bangladesh’s participation in G20 comes …

  • World

    Will Pakistan ditch IMF recipes as social tensions spiral?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 6, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 6, 2023

    Is crisis-hit Pakistan developing cold feet in going in for fresh programmes carried out by the International Monetary Fund? Two sources told India Narrative that deliberations have taken place if …

  • World

    PM Modi to spotlight Global South by meeting Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina and Mauritius’ Premier ahead of G-20 summit

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 5, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 5, 2023

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a bilateral meeting with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina on Friday, hours before the mega G20 summit kicks off. The meeting will …

  • Economy

    India’s port connectivity gets booster shot, Nhava Sheva in Mumbai to now connect with Vietnam and Saudi Arabia

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 4, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 4, 2023

    India’s maritime connectivity will get a big boost with Thai shipping line –Regional Container Lines (RCL)– deciding to upgrade its service, connecting major hubs in Southeast Asia, India and the …

  • Economy

    Investor confidence in China shaken as Beijing shies away from sharing critical data

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 4, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 4, 2023

    Foreign investment into China may further take a beating – not just because its economic indicators remain grim but due to the reluctance of authorities in releasing data. Last month, …

  • Economy

    Pakistanis enraged after caretaker PM says furore over electricity bills is overblown

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 3, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 3, 2023

    Public anger in Pakistan is growing like wild fire with the rapidly deteriorating economic. The recent spike in electricity bills has made life tougher for the common citizens, who are …

  • Economy

    Why Bangladesh’s Matarbari port is a game changer for India and the region

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 3, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 3, 2023

    The Matarbari deep sea port, which is currently under construction in Bangladesh, will be a game changer for the region as it would open up connectivity with India’s northeast, especially …

  • Opinion

    India cannot take its demographic dividend for granted despite rest of the world growing older

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 1, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 1, 2023

    The ongoing global uncertainty and economic slowdown has intensified an ongoing social problem in several countries including Japan, South Korea and China– more and more younger people are unwilling to …

  • Economy

    Pakistan stares at the abyss as IMF conditionalities bite, social unrest also begins to simmer

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 1, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 1, 2023

    Pakistan’s political turmoil with a likely delay in general elections has once again led to deepening economic crisis with the (Pakistani) rupee taking a beating. Since August 14, when the …

  • Economy

    Is India set to become a global manufacturing hub for flex fuel vehicles?

    by Mahua Venkatesh August 30, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh August 30, 2023

    India, which launched the first prototype of the BS 6 Stage II ‘Electrified Flex Fuel Vehicle yesterday, is positioning itself as the manufacturing hub for cars that run on dual …

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