Putting in place long term policy framework on trade, investments, currencies, geo-political alignments to protect Bharat’s interests must be priority. K.A.Badarinath United States President Donald Trump’s adversarial tariff policy on India has largely been regarded ‘flip flop’ hinting at fluid stance and diabolical in spirit and content. From being most favoured trading ally with minimal … Continue reading Options Galore!
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India’s Home Grown Defence Ascent
From Kargil war to Operation Sindoor, Indian forces have undergone transformational changes in capabilities, capacities & outlook. Brig Brijesh Pandey Twenty-six years ago, in May 1999, just as global accolades for Lahore Declaration echoed, Pakistani forces crossed Line of Control (LoC) in Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir, masked as "freedom fighters." By occupying winter-vacated … Continue reading India’s Home Grown Defence Ascent
Restrictive Globalization, a Reality
From tariff wars, currencies slugfest to restrictive market dynamics is redefining globalization. Giving spiritual spread to materialistic play may be the option. K.A.Badarinath A couple of months into Republican Presidency, Donald J Trump has stood his reputation of being a disruptor of trade, investments and global economic order. This disruption may not be limited to … Continue reading Restrictive Globalization, a Reality
Modi Magic for Middle Class Works Wonders
Consumption led growth, deregulation & reforms coupled with political and economic consolidation is what the budget attempts smartly! K.A.Badarinath Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government’s first full budget in its third term has deftly managed numbers, stuck to fiscal prudence & consolidation glide path, fiscal deficit reined in, borrowings manageable and put the economy on … Continue reading Modi Magic for Middle Class Works Wonders
It’s Yagna & Sadhana
Economic Survey for 2024 – 25 pushes for deregulation and reforms as sure shot prescription for higher economic growth, resilience, employment, lower business costs amid global uncertainties. V. Anantha Nageswaran It will be over six months since the last Economic Survey when you lay your hands and cast your eyes on this document and this … Continue reading It’s Yagna & Sadhana
Go Big, Go Bold!
Transactional Trump, EU policy recast, realignment of global forces with China & Russia moving closer may cast a long shadow on Modi government’s eleventh year budget. K.A.Badarinath Post-elections in United States, Donald J Trump assuming charge as American President coupled with realignment of forces globally will weigh-in on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she readies … Continue reading Go Big, Go Bold!
ANTYODAYA: Blueprint for Human Development
Rohan Giri Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, a distinguished Indian philosopher and thinker, and brain behind the concept of Ekatma Manavdarshan (integral humanism) and Antyodaya (uplifting the last individual) as a sophisticated framework for addressing multifaceted issues of development. This framework provides a stark contrast to the Western doctrine of individualism and Marxist philosophy of collectivism, proposing … Continue reading ANTYODAYA: Blueprint for Human Development
It’s a Wholesome Deal!
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi’s recent visit signals that both Bharat and UAE relations go beyond the normal, their global agenda huge! Pummy M Pandita A major milestone in strong Bharat-UAE relationship was marked with the visit of Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to Bharat. As both … Continue reading It’s a Wholesome Deal!
‘Shakti’ to Propel Bharat’s Military Hardware
First security semiconductors fabrication plant to be setup by Bharat jointly with US will provide technology edge in futuristic warfare K.A.Badarinath Why’s the world going gaga on Bharat – United States deal on security semiconductors? The first security semiconductors development and fabrication plant to be set up by Bharat in collaboration with US would give … Continue reading ‘Shakti’ to Propel Bharat’s Military Hardware
Growing Clout, Footprint
Bharat’s businesses have come off age, taken over several global brands, top line corporates lock, stock, barrel or partnered in US, UK & Europe K.A.Badarinath Two large deals sealed in just one week speak volumes about Indian corporates verve, gut and appetite for going global. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Walt Disney tango in Bharat’s … Continue reading Growing Clout, Footprint










