Category: Economy
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India Australia Relations: Modi-Albanese Summit
The Modi-Albanese Summit boosts India-Australia cooperation in defence, critical minerals, and Indo-Pacific strategy, marking a milestone in their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis and India’s Energy Security
Strait of Hormuz Crisis is in the news following renewed tensions in West Asia that have increased concerns over disruptions to maritime trade, global oil supplies and regional stability.
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Customs Duty Exemption for Electronics Manufacturing
Recent updates regarding Customs Duty Exemption highlight India’s push to strengthen domestic electronics manufacturing. The government has exempted customs duty on selected inputs and capital goods used in manufacturing lithium-ion batteries and display assemblies to improve value addition and integrate India into global value chains.
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Global Capability Centres: India’s Innovation Edge
Global Capability Centres are transforming India into an innovation hub. Explore their UPSC significance, challenges and way forward.
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Jewellery-Backed Loans Drive NBFC Growth
Gold loans, backed by pledged jewellery, have become the fastest-growing NBFC retail credit segment amid rising gold prices, quick approvals and financial inclusion drive.
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US Lobbying Contract: India Extends Agreement
India renews its contract with a Washington-based lobbying firm to strengthen strategic engagement with the US, showcasing modern diplomacy tools in its foreign policy.
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India Indonesia Defence Ties Get Strategic Boost
India and Indonesia have elevated bilateral cooperation through major defence, maritime security and critical minerals agreements. The partnership strengthens India’s Act East Policy, Indo-Pacific strategy and defence exports while enhancing regional strategic stability.
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IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to 3% While India Remains the Fastest-Growing Major Economy
The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook lowers global growth forecast to 3.0% for 2026, while India remains the fastest-growing major economy with a 6.4% projection for FY2027.
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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Accord Over After Fresh Strikes Escalate Gulf Tensions
US President Donald Trump announced that the interim understanding aimed at ending the conflict with Iran had effectively collapsed after renewed Iranian attacks on US military facilities. The development marks another phase of escalation in West Asia with implications for global oil markets, maritime security and India’s strategic interests.
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