Riding the next wave of globalization: Policy priorities for India
Live Mint, September 29, 2016
25 years after liberalization, and 20 years after it entered India, The Boston Consulting Group is collaborating with Mint on a series of articles on what lies ahead for the country over the next 20 years.More…
India weighs Baloch leader’s asylum request
The Hindu, September 23, 2016
In an indication that the government was serious about the Baloch cause, the Home Ministry said on Thursday that it had received Baloch leader Brahamdagh Bugti’s request for an Indian ID card and travel papers and was examining it, a senior official said. More…
India tells EU it’s ready for early harvest scheme of trade, investment pact
Live Mint, September 19, 2016
Scheme could consist of immediate deliverables, components of which will be decided once the EU agrees to the proposal. More…
Afghanistan President Ghani eyes $10 billion trade and investment with India
DNA, September 14, 2016
In five years, Ghani is looking for US $10 billion in trade and investment. “Committing a billion dollars to the future of Afghanistan is not just a commitment of money, it is a statement of confidence of belief in a strategic partnership,” he acknowledged. More…
The Act East shortfall
The States Man, September 09, 2016
The paradigm shift in India’s policy towards South, Southeast and East Asia after the NDA took over in New Delhi in June 2014 has shown marked changes in power relations in the entire region. It shifted from a mere opening up of its economic and trade relations with its South and Southeastern neighbours to setting up stronger strategic, diplomatic and economic ties with countries belonging to the Association of South East Asian Nations to which India, till date, remains a dialogue partner. More…
G20 summit to focus on steps to boost economic growth, trade
Business Today, September 03, 2016
Global economic slowdown, raising protectionism, structural reforms to expand global trade and creation of jobs, innovation, inclusive growth and climate finance are the key topics to be discussed at the two-day G20 summit starting in this picturesque Chinese city on Sunday. More…