Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged the New Development Bank (NDB), also known as the BRICS Bank, to take on a catalytic role in mobilising private sector investments towards sustainable development projects in member countries. Addressing the NDB Board of Governors meeting virtually, Sitharaman highlighted that the bank’s developmental impact would be maximised if it…

A new industry report suggests that a potential bilateral trade deal between India and the United States could double India’s goods exports to the US over the next five years, unlocking significant economic gains and deepening strategic ties between the two democracies. The study highlights that tariff reductions, regulatory harmonisation, and streamlined customs processes can…

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has raised concerns over widening global financial imbalances, warning that unequal capital flows and restrictive financing are obstructing the world’s ability to achieve its climate commitments and sustainable development goals (SDGs). Addressing an international policy forum, Sitharaman emphasised that rebalancing global financial architecture is critical for equitable growth and climate…

India’s ambition to become a $5 trillion economy by the latter half of this decade rests critically on three pillars: strengthening its manufacturing sector, accelerating urbanisation, and expanding research and development (R&D) capacities, according to top Indian industry leaders who spoke at the Oxford India Forum 2025 held in Oxford University. Key Highlights From Oxford…

India’s agriculture sector is undergoing a structural transformation marked by a steady decline in the share of cereals and a significant surge in livestock, fisheries, horticulture, and allied sectors. This shift indicates evolving dietary patterns, higher protein demand, policy diversification, and changing economic incentives in rural India. Key Highlights of India’s Agricultural Transformation Trends in…