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While India is rewriting its trade strategy, market access will matter only if domestic industry can turn it into investment, jobs and deeper global value-chain integration. After years of cautiously pursuing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), India has signed landmark deals with the United Kingdom and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), while talks continue with several other major economies. The move reflects a broader strategy to deepen integration with global markets, attract...

Rapid economic expansion has created wealth, but not enough opportunities for the millions entering the workforce. India has witnessed rapid economic growth and is the world’s fastest-growing major economy. As it aspires to become a developed economy by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat @2047 vision, India is often praised for its demographic dividend, which presents its large working-age population as a competitive advantage. However, this growth has not translated into sufficient quality...

Northeast India’s geography and proximity to ASEAN could make it the missing link in India’s bid to become a global manufacturing alternative to China The global search for more resilient supply chains has placed India at the centre of the China+1 strategy, with multinational companies increasingly looking to diversify manufacturing and sourcing beyond China. Yet, one crucial dimension of this strategy remains overlooked: India’s Northeast. Although much is made of western ports, industrial...