India’s seafood sector is facing one of its most jarring disruptions in years. A sudden spike in US tariffs has sent India’s marine export ecosystem—long built on predictable demand and steady margins—into a period of deep uncertainty. From shrimp farms along the eastern coast to processing lines feeding global supply...
Public policy has significant implications in reducing income inequalities through targeted socio-economic and political interventions. In the context of the UK, there are wide income disparities between the highest and lowest earners. Â To reduce income inequalities, successive governments have employed several strategies, such as redistributive taxation and welfare schemes. This...
The recently signed UK–India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) marks a historic first for India by embedding gender equality at the heart of a trade deal. With dedicated provisions to empower women entrepreneurs, boost market access, and promote inclusive growth, the pact positions gender equity not just as a...
In this exclusive interview with India Business & Trade, Dr. Saleem Akhtar Farooqui, Senior Principal Scientist at CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, dives deep into India’s biofuel transformation—from ethanol blending targets to the vast potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Drawing from global models and on-the-ground realities, he outlines a future-ready...
In this exclusive interview with India Business & Trade, Dr. Sanjukta Subudhi, Senior Fellow at TERI and a leading voice in microbial biofuels and the circular bioeconomy, shares how India can leap from being a low-cost biofuel producer to a global tech powerhouse. She unpacks the country’s ethanol success story,...
In this exclusive interview with Dr. Anil Kumar Sinha, Chief Scientist at CSIR–Indian Institute of Petroleum, India Business & Trade explores how India’s biofuel industry is evolving from a sugarcane-based model to a multi-feedstock, innovation-driven ecosystem aligned with national energy and climate goals. Dr. Sinha, a pioneer in catalysis and...
The proposed India-Chile Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) holds strategic significance for both nations, aiming to boost bilateral trade, investment flows, and cooperation in key sectors like mining, IT, and pharmaceuticals. As India strengthens ties with Latin America, Chile’s resource-rich economy offers a complementary partnership, making CEPA a timely step...
India’s food production has hit record levels, but challenges around post-harvest losses, sustainability, and equitable growth persist. This article explores how innovation in processing, eco-friendly packaging, and government-backed schemes like PMFME and PLI are reshaping the sector—ensuring that the journey from farm to fork is not just efficient, but also...
India’s ties with Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) extend beyond trade to education, diplomacy, and technology collaboration. However, trade remains underutilized due to geopolitical challenges, including sanctions on countries like Cuba. Expanding scholarships, fostering MSME partnerships, and leveraging India’s strengths in pharmaceuticals, defense, and digital infrastructure can enhance engagement....
Former Vice Chancellor of IIFT, Dr. Manoj Pant, analyzes the strategic implications of US tariff actions, arguing they serve as negotiation tactics rather than a full-scale trade war. He highlights the potential weakening of the WTO and the growing shift toward bilateral agreements. Dr. Pant discusses how tariffs could accelerate...
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