Biswajit Dhar

A road map for India to engage with global trade

India had its reasons for opting out of the trade pillar of IPEF but firms can still be part of global supply chains by paying close heed to emerging rules governing trade

WTO agreements will shape government policy

There is plenty to ponder about the implications of the outcomes of MC12 on India. How they’ll play out over the next few years and shape government policy and negotiation stances will be important to watch

New trade deals: A positive movement

To benefit from the economic partnership deals with the UAE and Australia, and future FTAs, design adequate strategies for utilising the opportunities these agreements will provide

Covid-19: The politics of patents

The government must immediately invoke Section 92 and 100 of the Patents Act. Its apprehensions about international commitments are misplaced

RCEP reinforces China’s edge in Asia

India’s negative response to free trade pacts, and the focus on self-reliance, shows its turn against globalisation. This will have many implications

The economic challenge in decoupling from China | Opinion

India’s dependence on China, especially for electronic products and active pharma ingredients, is tremendous

Weaving a success story

Govt must weave a plan to prevent textiles and garments from wearing down

Given the huge gulf between India and the other leading players, in both textiles and garments, the government needs to reflect as to whether the recent package of incentives is adequate for making the Indian players more competitive in the global markets

Tapping into the changing trend of exports

The extent of market loss for India’s exports underscores the need for policy support to boost manufacturing.