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India and Canada Begin Sixth Trade Deal Round, Target 2026 Agreement
The sixth round of India-Canada CEPA negotiations begins as both countries work towards a trade agreement by the end of 2026.
Marcus Vane
Statecraft
India Moves Closer to Europe’s €93.5 Billion Research Funding Programme
India is moving towards deeper participation in Europe’s research and innovation ecosystem after concluding negotiations on its association with Horizon Europe, the European Union’s flagship research funding programme. The development…
Economy
India’s E-Way Bill Record Reveals a Surge in Goods Movement and GST Compliance
India's e-way bill generation rose 23.14% in October, reflecting stronger festive-season goods movement and wider digital GST compliance.
Economy
Why a Small Share of India’s Factories Drives Most Manufacturing Output
New government data show that a small share of large factories generates most of India's manufacturing output, highlighting the challenges facing smaller industrial units.
Economy
India’s Factory Growth Slows as Export Orders Reach a Six-Month High
India’s manufacturing activity continued to expand in October. Strong export orders supported factories as domestic demand and hiring growth moderated.
International
How Trade Corridors Become Instruments of Economic Power
Trade corridors are becoming strategic economic assets. Explore how global shipping routes, infrastructure investment and connectivity initiatives influence international trade and geopolitical relationships.
Global Economy
How Trade Fragmentation Is Rewriting the Global Economy
Trade fragmentation is not the end of globalisation. It is the rewriting of global commerce around risk, resilience, political alignment and strategic control.
Middle East
How Aviation Became a Middle East Economic Strategy
Middle East aviation is no longer only about airlines; it is a national strategy for connectivity, tourism, logistics and economic positioning.
Middle East
How the UAE Became a Global Business and Capital Hub
The UAE's rise as a capital hub reflects decades of investment in institutions, ports, aviation, financial centres and business-friendly regulation.
Corporate Strategy
Why Economic Security Is Changing Corporate Strategy
Economic security is changing corporate strategy by forcing companies to manage supply, sanctions, data, technology and political exposure.