India’s automotive landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, shifting gears from a market once dominated by utilitarian vehicles to a burgeoning hub for luxury cars. What was once an aspiration …
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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From Backend to Frontline: Forensics Becomes Core to India’s Digital Economy
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia must rapidly accelerate indigenous research and development (R&D) to build a sovereign digital investigation ecosystem and reduce its reliance on imported tools, a new report by Deloitte India and …
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India Joins Rafale Production Line: Strategic Shift in Global Aerospace Manufacturing
by R. Suryamurthy 2 minutes readFrench aerospace giant Dassault Aviation and India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) today announced a major joint venture to manufacture key structural components of the Rafale fighter jet, including the …
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India’s Travel Sector to Hit $500 Billion by 2035: WTTC
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s Travel & Tourism sector is poised for explosive growth over the next decade, with its economic contribution expected to nearly double by 2035, according to a new report from …
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South Asia Faces Climate Crisis: 90 percent to be Exposed to Heat by 2030
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readSouth Asia is bracing for a sharp escalation in extreme weather events, with projections indicating that nearly 90 percent of its population will be exposed to intense heat and over …
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Bangladesh’s $67 B Budget Focuses on Inflation Control and Renewable Energy, Faces IMF and Transparency Hurdles
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readBangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2025-26, unveiled on Wednesday by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed, outlines a Tk 790,000 crore (approximately $66 billion) spending plan designed to stabilize an …
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India May “Retaliate” as US Doubles Metal Tariffs Under National Security Clause
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIn a move set to reverberate through global trade and potentially impact India’s burgeoning metal exports, President Donald Trump announced a dramatic increase in import tariffs on steel and aluminum …
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India’s economy, while experiencing a slowdown in its growth trajectory, continues to outpace its Chinese counterpart, according to provisional estimates released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) …
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India Reassesses Trade Strategy as U.S. Tariff Ruling Alters Negotiation Dynamics
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readA landmark ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade striking down most of President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs has upended the dynamics of India-U.S. trade negotiations, just days …
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A wave of anxiety is sweeping through India’s student community as the U.S. government has abruptly paused new student visa interviews, a move aimed at implementing stricter social media vetting …