Donald Trump’s tariff shock has reignited global trade anxieties. For India, the choice is stark—double down on Western markets or gamble on BRICS. The answer is clear: tariffs may sting, but BRICS won’t rescue India’s growth ambitions.
Read MoreThe Statesman recently argued that Donald Trump’s return spells doom for BRICS. This counter-view contends the opposite: Trump’s transactional economics may inadvertently fuel BRICS’ consolidation, testing America’s leverage while pushing emerging economies toward deeper South-South cooperation.
Read MoreIndia and China’s decision to begin a formal delimitation exercise marks a quiet yet historic shift. While Washington watches from the sidelines, New Delhi engages Beijing directly—signalling a recalibration of regional priorities and the emergence of an India–China-defined Asian order.
Read MoreIndia’s decision to resume large-scale Russian oil imports underscores a stark reality: energy security trumps geopolitical pressure. With Russian crude meeting nearly 35% of India’s needs, the move signals an economic necessity and a national interest priority over U.S. warnings.
Read MoreIndia is rapidly emerging as the world’s new production hub, with Apple’s expanded iPhone manufacturing underscoring the success of New Delhi’s PLI scheme—shifting global supply chains from China to India, while boosting exports, jobs, and technological self-reliance.
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