India’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 …
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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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 …
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Short Videos, Big Ambitions: WinZO Targets U.S. Gaming Market
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readWhen 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 …
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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 …