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    India must switch gears, support Sri Lanka’s people-oriented blue economy and SMEs

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 13, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 13, 2023

    India, which has been providing critical assistance to the beleaguered Sri Lanka, needs to switch gears and help the island nation rebuild its domestic economy with a focus on its …

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    Nepal, India to continue marathon for cementing giant Pancheshwar hydro-project

    by Prithvi Shrestha October 12, 2023
    by Prithvi Shrestha October 12, 2023

    Kathmandu: Nepal and India failed to achieve breakthrough on finalising the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project to be developed on the Mahakali river, which borders India from …

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    Will IMF fund Sri Lanka after China’s opaque debt-restructuring deal with Colombo?

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 12, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 12, 2023

    After much ado, China and Sri Lanka have finally reached an agreement towards debt restructuring of about $4.2 billion. While debt restructuring exercise has been a pre-condition, set by the …

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    Israel-Hamas conflict should not dampen India’s growing ties with Iran

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 11, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 11, 2023

    Amid a new emerging world order, India is not only looking at resetting its trade and economic ties with Iran but is also keen to use it as a commercial …

  • Economy

    India locks in Tanzania for mineral security as Africa buzzes on New Delhi’s radar

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 11, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 11, 2023

    As New Delhi looks to increase its investments and economic engagements in Africa, a host of Indian companies could be now be looking at Tanzania’s mining sector, which is relatively …

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    India-Tanzania reboot showcases Modi’s post Covid re-engagement with Global South

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 10, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 10, 2023

    Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s State visit to India –just after Army Chief General Manoj Pande’s trip to the East African nation last week, is crucial for New Delhi and …

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    Pakistan’s crime rate soars as economic crisis decimates jobs

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 9, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 9, 2023

    Incidents of crime have been steadily increasing in Pakistan, hit by unprecedented economic crises. While newspapers in Pakistan recently reported how the crime rate surged in Lahore, the problem is …

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    India likely to carry forward G-20 spirit in World Bank-IMF annual meet in Morocco, to focus on Global South

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 8, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 8, 2023

    With focus now shifting to the forthcoming World Bank-International Monetary Fund annual meet to be hosted in Morocco this month, India, which has positioned itself as a credible voice of …

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    Nepal, India could tie up loose ends as talks on Pancheshwar hydro-project kick off in Kathmandu

    by Prithvi Shrestha October 6, 2023
    by Prithvi Shrestha October 6, 2023

    Kathmandu: A meeting of the team of experts between Nepal and India to finalise the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Pancheshwar Multipurpose Project kicked off in Kathmandu on Friday. …

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    India apart, Japan and South Korea will also benefit from Northeast-Bangladesh connectivity axis

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 6, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 6, 2023

    India and Bangladesh are set to focus on easing protocols required for access of ports on both sides and strengthen connectivity as the two nations set the stage for talks …

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    Is PM SVANidhi scheme, India’s micro-credit initiative for street vendors, a game changer?

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 5, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 5, 2023

    Consumption in India’s urban landscape has got a further boost with more than 66 lakh street vendors accessing the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AatmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, since its …

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    Nepal bolsters India’s energy security, can sell power in real time through cross-border links  

    by Prithvi Shrestha October 5, 2023
    by Prithvi Shrestha October 5, 2023

    KATHMANDU: India has taken a fresh step to integrate Nepal’s electricity with its market by allowing Nepal to sell its power generated by two hydroelectric projects to its real time energy …

  • Economy

    Will Nitin Gadkari finally announce sky bus service for Indian cities?

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 4, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 4, 2023

    Will Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari finally look at launching a sky bus service in India soon? The minister today undertook a test ride of the …

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    India’s coal production surges 12% in April-September amid record high global consumption

    by IN Bureau October 3, 2023
    by IN Bureau October 3, 2023

    India’s overall coal production in September stood at 67.21million tonne (MT) compared to 58.04 MT in the corresponding month in the previous year– an increase of 15.81 per cent. Coal …

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    World Bank pegs India’s growth rate at 6.3% for 23-24

    by IN Bureau October 3, 2023
    by IN Bureau October 3, 2023

    The World Bank has pegged India’s growth rate at 6.3 per cent for 2023-24 notwithstanding the global headwinds. Even as this is lower than the 7.2 per cent growth rate …

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    Can Nawaz Sharif’s return turn around Pakistan’s free-fall economy?

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 3, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 3, 2023

    Pakistan, with an inflation rate of 31.4 per cent year-on-year in September, is among the worst affected countries battling surging prices. In August, Pakistan’s inflation rate was 27.4 per cent. …

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    How India can expand footprint in Global South by tapping Africa’s mega trade pact

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 2, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 2, 2023

    Positioned itself as the voice of the Global South, India is now looking to play a more proactive role in Africa. It is set to press the pedal on carving …

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    India’s GST revenue for September is at Rs 1.62 lakh crore, J&K registers 32% growth in collection

    by IN Bureau October 1, 2023
    by IN Bureau October 1, 2023

    India’s gross goods and service tax (GST) revenue in September stood at Rs 1,62,712 crore, a growth of 10 per cent. In the corresponding month last year, the GST collection …

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    How Kolkata port has become the fulcrum of India’s Act East, BIMSTEC policies

    by Mahua Venkatesh October 1, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh October 1, 2023

    Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), erstwhile Kolkata Port is gradually turning into a critical logistics hub in the region now as it gets connected with Mongla and Chittagong ports in …

  • Economy

    Is Canada’s economy headed for a crash as Trudeau faces perfect storm?

    by Mahua Venkatesh September 29, 2023
    by Mahua Venkatesh September 29, 2023

    Will Canada’s economy be further impacted as the country suddenly finds itself in the midst of multiple problems? While the housing crisis among other things has dealt a blow to …

  • Economy

    PM Gati Shakti green lights 6 infra projects, connecting industrial hubs with ports

    by IN Bureau September 28, 2023
    by IN Bureau September 28, 2023

    Six infrastructure projects related to roads and railways worth Rs 52,000 crore have been proposed for approval under the PM Gati Shakti programme. The projects have also been assessed at …

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