Amita Batra

Wide ranging, creative policy reforms needed to counter US trade shock

Wide ranging policy reforms are needed to counter American trade shock

Plurilateral agreements may help keep WTO relevant into the future

A large number of developing economies have been benefitted, through their participation in FTAs, and increased their integration with GVCs and their share of global trade

Trump tariffs a call for nations to consider trade governance reforms

It is time for collective action among like-minded economies rather than be caught in the US tariff turmoil

Trump trade mayhem: India's options amid rising global uncertainty

In a fast-changing world, India's focus needs to be on pushing forward a broader, comprehensive trade and investment reform agenda

India must rethink trade strategy as US pushes reciprocal tariffs

A systematic evaluation of all these measures, for almost 13,000 tariff lines traded by the US for each of its trade partners, seems like a near-impossible exercise to undertake

Brics+ eyes alternative payment systems, but dollar dominance looms

It is a necessary risk mitigation strategy in an uncertain world

India must consider CPTPP membership amid global trade uncertainties

In Trump 2.0's uncertain trade landscape, India must act now to secure its place in the open, rules-based, and potentially largest trade bloc in the world

Trump's return could increase tariffs, impacting China and Asean alike

A steep and selective increase in protective tariffs and an inherent disdain for institutions under Trump 2.0 is likely to create particularly difficult circumstances for Asean economies

India must infuse flexibility in policy amid shifting global trade dynamics

India needs to develop a better understanding of the evolving dynamics of global trade institutions and trade rules among its trade negotiators

Simplistic to think Chinese investments will improve India's trade balance

Five important points worth further reflection with respect to the Economic Survey suggestion to promote FDI from China

Global trade trends and Budget initiatives

The Budget signals a move towards a more open trade policy, but further broadening and deepening are essential

Prioritise deep trade agreements

India's global competitiveness and investment appeal hinge on these agreements

Sri Lanka & Bangladesh look east

The shifting sands of the South Asian trade landscape may be worthy of some serious reflection for India's regional trade strategy

Indonesia & Pakistan: Not two peas in a pod

Unlike Pakistan, Indonesia has harnessed its natural advantages to nurture a sustainable growth trajectory

The importance of Asean for India

The evolving regional trade context should be the primary guiding factor for the AITIGA review

Global trade policy: A year-end stocktaking

Even as East Asian regionalism gives some hope, 2023 ends with growing apprehensions

Limits to supply chain diversification

Emerging trends demonstrate intensification of indirect supply chain integration with China

Investing in India: View from Taipei

There is opportunity but competition is stiff and India needs to liberalise trade policy

Economic stress in India's neighbourhood

Crises in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan reveal their structural weaknesses

Perspectives on industrial policy

Balancing financial incentives with trade liberalisation is crucial for making India's manufacturing sector globally competitive