EU-India trade relations: assessment and perspectives
In-depth analysis prepared for the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade (INTA).
INDIA: Covid-19 triggers nationalist economic response
Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a special economic package worth INR 20trn (USD 266bn or 10% of GDP), Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spelled out some details about whom the financial assistance would support. In addition to the fiscal and monetary (liquidi… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
INDIA: Lockdown exit (cautiously) begins as economy struggles
● The Narendra Modi administration is cautiously lifting restrictions on the movement of people amid the significant economic damage caused by the lockdown. ● The government’s policy response is leaving out key constituencies, which might undermine support for Modi in the medium… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDIA: Amid pressure, government to ease restrictions but keeps fingers crossed
Following an announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 April that India will continue its national lockdown until 3 May, but will be reviewed and some restrictions could be lifted on 20 April, large corporations to small businesses are all are scrambling to ensure they a… Become a member to read the rest […]
INDIA: Extended lockdown on the horizon as livelihood crisis looms
As India struggles to decide whether to extend the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19, state after state is petitioning the federal government to disregard the economic costs as their healthcare capacity is stretched to the seams, unable to withstand a further … Become a member to read the rest of this […]
INDIA: The growing challenges of addressing Covid-19
The Indian government’s response to the Covid-19 spread was prompt. Once its experts recognized the threat of the disease, the government enforced social distancing, initially through a voluntary initiative and later through a national lockdown. However, without a simultaneous em… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDIA: Large parts of the country under lockdown; but is it enough?
Around 100 million people across 80 districts, spanning 17 states and 5 federally-run union territories, are in lockdown until at least 31 March, as COVID-19 cases went up to 428 with seven deaths. Most mass transport systems have stopped operating: railways and domestic airlines… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDIA: Impact of Covid-19
The administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved swiftly to try containing the spread of Covid-19, having adopted a wide range of restrictive measures. Countering the adverse economic effects of the pandemic might be more challenging for the government, however. In… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDIA: No shot in the arm from Trump’s visit
Last week’s visit of US President Donald Trump did not provide Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the desired opportunity to divert attention from citizenship controversies and a flailing economy. The Modi administration is unlikely to propose any meaningful policy changes, howeve… Become a member to read the rest of this article
INDIA: Trump’s visit – Mostly symbolism but also an investment in the future
President Donald Trump has begun his India visit today, 24 February, amid low expectations of concrete deliverables. A trade deal is already off the table with the unavoidable collision of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” and President Trump’s “America First”… Become a member to read the rest of this article