The Western Australia grains sector is marking a major milestone as the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its Grains Research Update conference in Perth, …
Agriculture
-
U.S.–Bangladesh Trade Deal Offers Textile Relief, but Critics Warn Gains May Be Limited
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readThe United States and Bangladesh on February 9 signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that promises modest tariff relief for Bangladeshi garments entering the U.S. market, but the deal has …
-
India–US Interim Trade Pact Brings Tariff Relief but Locks India into Deeper Market and Strategic Concessions
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia and the United States on Friday announced a framework for an interim trade agreement that delivers immediate tariff relief for Indian exporters but commits New Delhi to sweeping concessions …
-
US, India Agree on Framework for Interim Trade Agreement, Set Path Toward Broader Bilateral Deal
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readA joint statement issued on February 6, 2026, said the United States and India have agreed on a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade. The …
-
Opinion: Resetting Ties is Now the Challenge
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readBetween a best deal and a sellout, people of India are a witness to an ongoing shouting match between the government and the opposition on what exactly the deliverables are …
-
IMF Country Focus: Business Growth and Innovation Can Boost India’s Productivity
by Harald Finger and Nujin Suphaphiphat 4 minutes readIndia’s productivity growth over the past two decades has been impressive, reflecting rapid expansion in high-value services, gradual efficiency-enhancing reforms, and scale advantages from a large domestic market. That said, …
-
USISPF Welcomes India’s Union Budget 2026–27, Praises Reforms on Customs, Taxation, and Technology Growth
by SAH Special Correspondent 5 minutes readThe U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, commending the Government of India for delivering …
-
The ‘Reverse Brain Drain’ Budget: Making the Move Back to India Frictionless
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readNew Delhi – In a move to strengthen the bridge between India and its 32-million-strong global diaspora, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2026-27 Union Budget has introduced a sweep of “common …
-
The Credibility Gap: Structural Dissonance in India’s Economic Survey 2025-26
by TN Ashokby TN Ashok 7 minutes readWhen Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament on January 29, the document was ostensibly a review of the past year and a roadmap for the …
-
Trump Administration Releases 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines, Calls for Shift to Whole, Nutrient-Dense Foods
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readThe Trump administration has formally released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, urging households and schools to prioritize whole, nutrient-dense foods, including higher intake of protein, dairy, healthy fats, whole …