India’s defense production climbed to a record ₹1.78 lakh crore ($20.7 billion) in the financial year ended March 2026, highlighting the country’s growing military-industrial capabilities at a time of heightened …
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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US-Iran Deal Could Give India an Economic Tailwind
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readThe emerging US-Iran peace agreement may prove to be one of the most consequential geopolitical developments for India’s economy this year, offering relief on energy costs, inflation, trade logistics and …
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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 …
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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 …