India’s sharp increase in gold import duties has so far failed to meaningfully dent demand for the precious metal, highlighting the limits of tariff-based measures in a market where gold …
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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For centuries, India’s saree traditions evolved in response to geography, climate and local livelihoods, creating a remarkable diversity of fabrics, weaving techniques and draping styles across the subcontinent. Today, while …
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The frantic push to conclude the first phase of an India-US trade agreement by mid-July is being presented as a breakthrough in bilateral economic relations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal speaks …
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Every summer, a familiar question begins appearing in family WhatsApp groups stretching from London to New Jersey, Toronto to Dubai: “Have the mangoes arrived yet?” For millions of Indians living …
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Indian Investment in UK Hits Record High as Business Presence Surges 60%
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndian companies have dramatically expanded their presence in the United Kingdom, underscoring the growing economic integration between the two countries and the early impact of the landmark India-UK trade agreement …
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When Vidhi Megha left her hometown of Borsad in Gujarat four years ago, her family believed they were investing in a future. Like thousands of Indian parents, they poured their …
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A Strategic Pivot Towards Long-Term Foreign Capital
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe government’s decision to exempt foreign investors from paying tax on interest income and capital gains from investments in government securities marks more than a routine capital market reform. It …
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A fresh trade dispute is brewing between India and the United States after Washington proposed imposing additional tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from India and dozens of other …
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Carried on Cots to Childbirth: The Rural Indian District Where Pregnancy Still Turns Deadly
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia has made remarkable strides in reducing maternal deaths over the past two decades, expanding hospital births and improving access to healthcare for millions of women. Yet in parts of …
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Myanmar President’s NTPC Visit Signals Scope for Future Energy Cooperation
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readMyanmar and India could explore deeper collaboration in clean energy technologies, capacity building and sustainable power development following Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to NTPC’s research and development centre, …