Mahua Venkatesh

Expect China to announce more measures, curbing exports of critical raw materials that are required to manufacture high-end equipment and technology items. Earlier this week, Beijing’s sudden decision to restrict …

India, Russia and Iran have pressed the pedal on the much-needed exercise to complete the 7,200 km International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC). Tehran, which officially acquired membership of the …

China’s sudden restriction on exports of two critical components used for making a range of high-end equipment–from radars to solar panels— could dent global supply chains but also reinforce the …

Pakistan, which is in the midst of an economic crisis, has recorded a 12.7 per cent decline in exports for the July to June period—country’s financial year. During this period, …

Notwithstanding the teething problems in the rupee-ruble payments mechanism, India’s oil imports from Russia further increased in June with a record high of 2.2. million barrels per day (bpd) being …

Pressure is mounting on Beijing to announce a fresh round of stimulus package to boost its economy amid patchy recovery in the all-important manufacturing sector which is weighing on the …

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s pit stop in Pakistan has created a stir. Ma reached Lahore after completing a short visit to Kathmandu. Ma was accompanied by a seven-member team of …

As India and Iran reboot their ties, issues related to food security and cooperation in the agriculture sector are set to be the edifice, going ahead. The two countries have …

Finally, Pakistan has something to cheer about as it managed to clinch the much-needed bailout package of $3 billion supported by a Stand By Arrangement (SBA) from the International Monetary …

The economic and political uncertainty in Pakistan has affected its youth the most. Though about 60 per cent of the country’s population is aged between 15 and 30, there is …

The delay in the arrival of monsoon is unlikely to impact sowing of Kharif crops if rains continue in the coming weeks. Sowing of grains including rice, ragi millet apart …

India and Iran are rapidly progressing towards signing a long term contract outlining New Delhi’s investments in the strategically located Chabahar port. Most of the nagging issues related to the …

Will the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revive the much needed $6.5 billion financial assistance package for cash starved Pakistan? After back-to-back talks with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on the …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message was clear as he addressed the G20 Agriculture Ministers’ summit in Hyderabad today—that India will not only be the voice of the Global South but …

Audit collaborations between India and UAE are crucial in addressing areas of mutual interest including protection of public funds and the fight against fraud and corruption, Speaking exclusively to India …

Pakistan’s economic crisis is further deepening with Shell Pakistan announcing the exit of oil major Shell Petroleum Company from the South Asian nation after 75 years. This has come as …

Mahua Venkatesh India and Egypt have quietly but aggressively pressed the pedal on resetting ties as new geopolitical dynamics throw up fresh challenges as well as opportunities. Later this month, …

Pakistan, to fix its economy, must reset it ties with India at the earliest: this is what one of the most prominent business tycoons of the cash starved nation has …

Amid rising apprehensions that expanded use of artificial intelligence could lead to massive job losses, Comptroller and Auditor General of India GC Murmu today said that the scenario does not …

Pakistan’s hopes of reviving the $6.5 billion financial assistance package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are rapidly diminishing. Islamabad has now once again reached out to its “iron brother” …

As India’s consumer price index (CPI) eased to 4.25 per cent in May – a 25 month low–the country’s food inflation stood at 2.91 per cent compared to the same …