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India's Export Surge and the MSME Paradox

New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Despite its geo-political upheaval, our export story is turning into one of reform and resilience. Between April and August 2025, exports rose 5.19% to USD 346.10 billion, even as... Read More


Indo-Nepal trade: Let's Wait for the Dust to Settle

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- Last week, we all witnessed the political turmoil in Nepal. In just three years, South-Asia has witnessed three people-rising movements. In my view, political instability and ov... Read More


GST announcements - Not just Reforms, a Lifeline for MSMEs

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- I will not lie! But I was expecting something of this sort to be announced after Trump's recent tariff bomb. But yesterday's new GST slabs exceeded all my expectations. And it's ... Read More


GST Reform: A Lifeline for MSMEs

New Delhi, Aug. 21 -- Days after the US announced the irrational 50 percent tariffs on imports from India, the government's latest GST rationalisation exercise is without doubt a rare opportunity for ... Read More


Trump's tariff tantrums have a silver lining!

New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- As I was about to write this editorial in less than 24 hours of announcing 25% tariffs on India, Donald Trump announced an additional tariff of 25% on Indian imports to the US. Th... Read More