Nathu La Pass Trade Reopens After Six-Year Gap: Ancient Silk Route Corridor Stirs Back to Life
High in the eastern Himalayas, at an altitude of about 4,310 metres (over 14,000 feet), the Nathu La Pass in East Sikkim has once again opened for limited border trade between India and China. After remaining closed for six years, commercial activity resumed in early August 20...Read More
India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): A New Chapter in Bilateral Relations
The coming into force of the India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) marks a historic milestone in the economic relationship between the two countries. The agreement, which has been under negotiation for several years, is being hailed as one of...Read More
From Boycott to Business? India’s Pragmatic Shift Towards Chinese Firms
The recent decision of the Government of India to permit four Chinese-linked companies to participate in government power sector tenders for the next two years marks an important shift in India’s economic policy. Though the relaxation is limited to select projects and comes ...Read More
Dollar Drain and the Confidence Question: Is India Facing a Silent Capital Flight?
The latest figures released by the Reserve Bank of India have triggered serious debate within economic and policy circles. According to RBI data, the total outflow of dollars from India exceeded inflows by $30.8 billion during 2025-26, compared to a deficit of only $4.9 billio...Read More
Form 26AS Becomes Form 168: India’s New Era of Financial Transparency
India’s taxation system is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in recent years. Under the New Income Tax Act, 2025 and the Income Tax Rules, 2026, the familiar Form 26AS is being replaced and renumbered as Form 168 from the financial year 2026–27. While ...Read More
Jewar Takes Flight: Noida International Airport Set for June 15 Debut with IndiGo Leading the Way
The long-awaited launch of commercial operations at Noida International Airport is finally on the horizon. Beginning June 15, 2026, the airport will open its runways to scheduled passenger flights, marking a transformative moment for aviation infrastructure in North India. Pos...Read More
IMF Warns War on Iran and Oil Shock Could Trigger Global Recession
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued its most urgent warning in years, stating that a further escalation of hostilities with Iran and a sustained disruption to global oil markets could push the world economy “to the brink of a recession.” In a somber assessment...Read More
India in March 2026: Navigating Economic Turbulence, Electoral Battles, and Geopolitical Storms
As of March 19, 2026, India stands at a critical juncture, confronting a perfect storm of economic pressures, escalating geopolitical risks, and high-stakes political developments. The dominant narrative revolves around severe market volatility triggered by surging global oil ...Read More