Economy
India–NZ Trade Pact Balances Access, Protection
The free trade agreement (FTA) signed between India and New Zealand on Monday has been projected as a sweeping liberalization pact, but a closer reading of its agriculture and dairy…
R. Suryamurthy
R. Suryamurthy is a Contributing Editor at South Asian Herald. He has worked for The Telegraph, The Tribune, and Press Trust of India.
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Economy
Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Vigilance as Cyber Risks Rise in Markets
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday warned of escalating cyber threats to India’s financial markets, urging regulators and market participants to strengthen defenses as she launched a nationwide investor…
Capitol Hill
Desi Dollars, Swing Votes: Trump’s Risky Bet
A social media post by Donald Trump has ignited a widening political controversy, with criticism now spilling into the early contours of the U.S. election cycle and raising fresh questions…
Economy
India, U.S. Advance Interim Trade Deal After Washington Talks
India and the United States have moved closer to finalizing an interim trade deal after four days of high-level negotiations in Washington, officials said Friday, as both sides push to…
Economy
Infosys Sees Steady FY26, Bets on AI and Large Deals to Drive Cautious FY27 Growth
Infosys signaled a measured growth outlook for fiscal 2027 after closing FY26 with modest revenue expansion, steady margins and strong deal momentum, underscoring a strategy increasingly anchored in artificial intelligence-led…
India
India Smartphone Output up 8% in 2025 on Export Surge
India’s domestically manufactured smartphone shipments rose 8% year-on-year in 2025, powered by a sharp jump in exports that now account for roughly one-third of total production, according to Counterpoint Research.…
Economy
Global Money Eyes India Finance
Foreign investment in India’s financial institutions can strengthen their credit profiles, but only when it brings meaningful improvements in governance, risk controls and strategic direction, according to a report released…
Community
Ad World’s ‘Oscars’ Get Star Jury Line-Up
Often described as the “Oscars of Indian advertising,” the ABBY Awards will return this year with new jury leadership, as The Advertising Club on Tuesday named Ashish Chakravarty, Neha Tulsian…
Economy
South Asia’s Growth Faces Rising Global Headwinds
South Asia’s growth story remains intact but increasingly fragile, caught between resilient domestic demand and a tightening web of global uncertainties, according to the latest survey by the United Nations…
Aviation
Kolkata–Kunming Flights Back in the Sky
China Eastern Airlines has resumed its direct flight service between Kolkata and Kunming, marking a renewed push to strengthen aviation connectivity between India and China amid gradually improving travel demand.…
Trade
India Insurance Shields Risk
Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia and mounting risks around the Strait of Hormuz, the Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the creation of a government-backed ‘Bharat Maritime…
Economy
Gold Market Eyes Festive Reset
As India enters the Akshaya Tritiya buying window, the gold market is poised at a data-heavy inflection point, where global dollar-denominated trends, domestic price behavior, and policy-led supply constraints are…
Community
The New Silk Route: Handlooms, Heritage and High Fashion
In a carefully calibrated blend of culture, commerce and couture, India’s handloom sector is stepping onto an unlikely but high-visibility stage — the glitz of the Femina Miss India finale…
Diaspora
India Jewelry Trade Rebalances
India’s gem and jewelry exports stood at $27.72 billion (₹2.45 lakh crore) in the financial year 2025–26, marking a modest 0.93% rise in rupee terms but a 3.32% decline in…
Economy
India, US Reopen Talks to Finalize Interim Trade Pact
India will send a high-level negotiating team to the United States next week to resume trade talks after a gap of several months, as both sides seek to advance an…
Community
Palo Alto Networks Flags Insider Threat Risks in Google Cloud’s Vertex AI
Cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks have identified a series of security risks within Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, warning that misconfigured permissions could allow autonomous AI agents to behave…