India and the United States reopened trade discussions in New Delhi on September 16, 2025, but hopes of a breakthrough remain dim as tariff disputes and strategic fault lines weigh …
R. Suryamurthy
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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Brendan Lynch in Delhi as US Tariffs Expose Cracks in India’s Trade Strategy
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readBrendan Lynch, assistant US Trade Representative (USTR) for South and Central Asia, lands in New Delhi on the night of September 15, 2025, for a one-day visit that officials insist …
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Millennials and Gen Z Shun Traditional Life Insurance, Demand Living Benefits
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readLife insurers are staring at a generational challenge. Despite younger consumers acknowledging the importance of financial protection, traditional life insurance products are losing relevance as millennials and Gen Z delay …
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Global Traders See Flicker of Hope as Trump’s Tariffs Head to Supreme Court
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readA U.S. court ruling against Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs has rekindled hope among global exporters that their access to the world’s largest consumer market may soon improve, as the battle …
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British Airways Unveils Dedicated Travel Support for Indian Students Heading to UK
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readBritish Airways has launched a new initiative to ease travel for thousands of Indian students bound for universities in the United Kingdom this autumn, tapping into one of the strongest …
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India’s economy clocked a five-quarter high growth of 7.8 per cent in the April–June period (Q1 FY26), powered by resilient domestic demand and robust government spending. But economists warn the …
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India Unveils Diversification Plan as U.S. Tariffs Hit Key Industries
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIn the wake of a severe tariff shock from the U.S., India is pivoting its economic strategy away from a tariff war and toward an aggressive export diversification plan. The …
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Textiles, Shrimp, Jewelry Hit as US tariffs Rise to 50%; Exporters Fear Collapse
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s export engine is bracing for its sharpest external shock in years after Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on a wide range of Indian-origin goods, raising total duties on …
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Born in America, Reimagined for India: The 2025 Indian Scout Arrives
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readThe Scout has always been more than a motorcycle. For over a century, it has carried the weight of American motorcycling heritage on its broad chrome shoulders, balancing old-school cruiser …
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India Slams Door on $3.8 Bn Gaming Industry with Blanket Ban, Investors Rattled
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia’s Parliament has passed sweeping legislation banning all forms of online real-money games, a move that could cripple a $3.8 billion industry, erase billions in foreign investment and trigger constitutional …