Selected Tag: FTA
Selected Tag: FTA

Why ‘Make in Asia (ex-China)’ Could Help Redefine the Global Wardrobe

China’s grip on textiles is loosening. Bangladesh, Vietnam, India, and others can stitch together new supply chains to reshape the $500-billion global apparel market.

Rajesh Kumar*

August 20, 2025 at 10:18 AM IST

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India’s Chemical Industry Must Stop Settling for Low-Hanging Fruit

India’s $220 billion chemicals needs to aim higher, toward global value chains, innovation, and skilled jobs. 

Ishtiyaque Ahmed

July 21, 2025 at 2:45 AM IST

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China's Strong-Arm Tactics Need A Calibrated Response 

China has not issued any official explanation for withdrawing engineers from Foxconn plant in India, but the timing is telling. New Delhi is on the verge of finalising a trade deal with Washington.

Ajay Srivastava

July 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM IST

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India Pushes For Zero Tariff On Labour-Intensive Exports As Talks Enter Last Leg

India demands zero tariffs on key exports in US FTA talks, crucial for job growth and MSME boost. Will the US bite?

Ajay Srivastava

July 2, 2025 at 5:48 AM IST

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UK Firms Get Foothold In Govt Contracts; Are Indian MSMEs On Equal Footing In UK?

Allowing UK firms to compete on near-equal terms under FTA could crowd out Indian MSMEs, which depend heavily on protected access to government contracts.

Ajay Srivastava

May 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM IST

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India, UK Conclude Trade Deal; To Slash Over 90% Of Tariff Lines 

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May 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM IST

Don’t Show The Other Cheek—India Must Push Back On US Trade Pressure

Trump dubbed India the “tariff king” first in 2019, then kept the crown insults coming in his second term. But there’s method to the madness: spin the story, steal a better bargain. 

Ajay Srivastava

May 4, 2025 at 1:43 PM IST

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US May Demand More Than Its Pound Of Flesh In FTA Talks With India

Why getting an FTA ratified won’t be easy, and how its implementation could trigger Trump’s tariff tantrums in full force.

Ajay Srivastava

March 26, 2025 at 5:41 AM IST

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