Economy & Policy Analysis

India and Canada are building a future talent pipeline through a strengthened partnership grounded in shared values and sustainability, powered by science, technology and innovation

India's AI ambitions hinge on strong GCC growth and tax certainty through safe harbour rules and APAs, enabling innovation, investment and equitable digital transformation

India's EV slowdown is rooted in weak customer insight and how new ideas are adopted

PM Modi's visit to Israel and ongoing FTA negotiations mark a shift from transactional trade to structured, execution-led economic collaboration between India and Israel

Prime Minister Carney's visit spotlights the untapped potential in India-Canada trade, highlighting opportunities in energy, technology, agriculture, and expanding markets for mutual growth

India's digital economy is now central to its growth story and will support economic expansion until 2030

Brazil President Lula's India visit signals a shift towards deeper economic and technology cooperation; both nations must close the trade-investment gap and align on global governance reform

The past months have witnessed trade deals with economic giants augmenting investor-friendly confidence in India's global trade agenda

As AI reshapes finance, it is also enabling money laundering, deepfake fraud and regulatory forum shopping, underscoring urgent gaps in global AI governance

India's opportunity is to show that responsible AI development is not a brake on growth, rather an advantage, and companies doing business in India should expect a model that embraces both objectives

India seeks to convene, align and anchor a shifting global order by building platforms where governments, capital and enterprise forge the partnerships shaping future prosperity

India's schools and universities face cyberattacks at more than twice the global average, raising concerns over data security, intellectual property and resilience of the country's knowledge economy

For those operating at the heart of supply chains, the renewed commitment to infrastructure-led growth stands out as one of the most significant aspects of the Budget

The India-US trade agreement should be seen as a win for consumers and producers, with debates on protectionism and strategic autonomy often missing the economic trade-offs involved

India-US tariff cut to 18% lifts prospects for labour-intensive exports as firms diversify markets and oil sourcing shifts amid geopolitical pressure

The India summit seeks to bridge this divide by emphasising measurable results in healthcare, agriculture, education, climate action and governance

The India-EU FTA grants zero-duty access across the full spectrum of textile and apparel tariff lines, thereby positioning Indian exporters on an equal footing with competitors

On the whole, the Survey paints a positive picture for the economy as well as outlook, though cautions more on the external environment

Indian land-use regulations classify dark stores as warehouses and apply highway-side warehouse rules to local, small-scale urban infrastructure

This agreement signifies the commitment of the two largest democracies as champions of open trade amid a rising tide of global protectionism