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Diaspora

From WTO to Spaghetti Bowl

Multilateralism is dead or in moribund state, but long live multilateralism is the new name of the game in geopolitical theatre nations are playing in full throttle, particularly the trade…

By G. Srinivasan · July 4, 2026

South Asia

USISPF Hosts Jamieson Greer Amid Trade Talks in Washington DC

The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) opened its IX Annual Leadership Summit by hosting United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer for a closed-door roundtable with USISPF Board Members in…

By SAH Special Correspondent · June 30, 2026

South Asia

The 22% FCNR Mirage

The Reserve Bank of India's latest Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR-B) deposit window has sparked intense interest among non-resident Indians (NRIs), with banks, wealth managers and financial influencers promoting strategies that…

By R. Suryamurthy · June 20, 2026

Diaspora

Broke By a Thousand Clicks

On a Friday evening in Gurugram, 29-year-old marketing executive Priya Sharma ordered dinner through a delivery app. The bill came to ₹412 ($4.80). Earlier that day, she picked up a…

By R. Suryamurthy · June 18, 2026

Diaspora

Beyond Balance Sheets: The Case for “Geopoeconomic” Literacy

For much of the post-Cold War era, business leaders could focus primarily on markets, consumers, competition, finance, and technology. The global economy appeared to move steadily towards greater integration. Supply…

By Neelanjana Paul and Kamala Kanta Dash · June 6, 2026

Diaspora

Specialized Investment Funds: A New Option for Wealthy Investors

India’s financial markets gained a new investment vehicle with the launch of Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs). Introduced by Securities and Exchange Board of India, SIFs sit between traditional mutual funds…

By Sethu Venkataraman · June 5, 2026

Economy

A Strategic Pivot Towards Long-Term Foreign Capital

The 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…

By R. Suryamurthy · June 5, 2026

Diaspora

India Removes a Barrier to Global Electronics Manufacturing

A long-standing tax ambiguity around foreign-owned equipment has now been addressed. This change could significantly influence how companies structure their operations in India, making the country a more predictable and…

By Rajat Mohan · May 31, 2026