When WinZO announced its entry into the United States this week, it was not just another gaming company going global. The move symbolizes the next stage of India’s digital export …
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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Diaspora Left in the Lurch: Trump’s Trade War Blocks India’s Gifts and Festive Cargo
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readWith the festive season about to begin, the Trump administration’s abrupt tariff overhaul has left the Indian diaspora in the United States bracing for a hollow celebration. India Post has …
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Onam in the Skies: Air India Express Serves Sadya for Kerala Diaspora
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readFor Malayalis flying home or abroad this festive season, Air India Express is bringing a taste of Onam to the skies. The airline will serve a special Onam Sadya on …
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Airport Tariff Watchdog Weak, Lacks Teeth, Says Parliamentary Committee
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s civil aviation regulator for airport economics is falling short of its mandate, a parliamentary committee has warned, citing weak oversight, lack of transparency, and failure to protect both airlines …
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PLI Scheme Cuts Therapy Costs by 95% As India Ramps up Rare Disease Focus
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia has pledged to make treatments for rare diseases more affordable, using a mix of policy incentives and budget support, as government and industry leaders gathered in New Delhi this …
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India’s Cotton Duty Waiver Risks Price Crash, Hands U.S. Exporters a Market Opening
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s surprise move to suspend import duties on cotton for 40 days threatens to depress domestic prices and undercut farmers, while creating a lucrative opening for U.S. shippers squeezed out …
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Finance Panel Maps Growth Path, Flags Risks from Inflation, Trade Shifts and Energy Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s economy may be the fastest-growing among major nations but sustaining that momentum will require deft management of inflation, trade realignment, capital flows and the energy transition, a parliamentary panel …
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Nuclear, Private Capital Cast as Anchors in India’s Energy Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s economic future will hinge on how decisively it navigates the energy transition, with nuclear power and private investment set to take center stage, a parliamentary committee has warned. The …
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JSW, POSCO Eye $7.2 Billion India steel JV as ‘Green Steel’ Demand Surges
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have signed a non-binding agreement to explore a 50:50 joint venture for a 6 million tons per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant, …
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From Grocery Bills to Loan Repayments: How UPI Is Reshaping Indian Money Habits
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readIndia’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has continued its blistering growth in 2025, with average daily transaction values climbing from about $9.1 billion in January to $10.9 billion in August, according …