Opinion piece
29 November 2018
The world deserves a more effective G20
As the presidency shifts from Argentina to Japan at Buenos Aires (and then to Saudi Arabia) it is worth asking why the G20 has endured this long and w
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Blog post
19 April 2018
Global income inequality is declining – largely thanks to China and India
Income inequality among citizens of 146 continues to fall, though at a somewhat reduced pace, according to the updated Bruegel dataset. Income conver
Blog post
06 October 2017
India’s trade ties with the UK and EU
As EU and Indian leaders meet in Delhi, we look at the figures on trade. The UK’s place in the relationship warrants special attention. EU-India trade
Blog post
05 October 2017
Long-term growth potential, or dead in the long run?
By linking growth with both employment and the imperative for India to hold its own with China for strategic autonomy, Prime Minister Modi has brought
Opinion piece
05 July 2017
Engagement in a time of turbulence
The arrival of China as an increasingly significant setter of global standards may be uncomfortable for India but is near-inevitable and needs to be p
Blog post
30 January 2017
Demonetisation: India’s stress test
What were the reasons for the Indian government's sudden decision to remove 86% of hard currency from circulation? Will Modi's monetary intervention a
Blog post
24 October 2016
India’s economic journey: why should Europe care?
Which political and economic policy domains link India and Europe? Which key issues, challenges and debates are engaging the Modi government half-way
Blog post
22 October 2016
Why have export-oriented units in India failed to deliver?
In 1980, the Export Oriented Unit (EOU) Scheme was launched in India to boost exports and increase production. Though a number of provisions and exemp
Blog post
22 October 2016
Opening of the Indian economy to foreign investors: opportunities for Europe
The latest changes in foreign direct investment norms in India have made entry and control of foreign investors in a lot of sectors easier.
Blog post
07 October 2016
Goods and services tax: Landmark tax reforms in India
The complicated tax system in India with multiple rates is one of the most difficult issues investors and industry face. The new uniform tax rate aims
Blog post
27 June 2016
Can the EU-India Free Trade Agreement be revived?
India and the EU must adopt a flexible approach, and iron out differences on crucial issues, to ensure that the India-EU FTA becomes a reality.
Blog post
01 June 2016
India must push forward with RCEP trade deal
Negotiations on a trade agreement between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their free trade partners could have major implicatio
Blog post
31 August 2015
The global trade slowdown puzzle
What’s at stake: This week’s data renewed concerns about developments in global trade as it showed for the last 6 months the biggest contraction in gl
Opinion piece
26 August 2015
The rolling global crisis will come home
When productivity growth slows down, there are two choices: to invest in the future or to live within one’s means. Instead, policymakers preoccupied w
Blog post
04 August 2015
Delhi’s children deserve quality education
Money has not held up educational advancement in Delhi or in India more generally. Delhi’s education budget has risen steadily. And the worry is that
Blog post
17 March 2015
Realizing the Indian dream
It is probably too early to say with certainty that India will soon take its place as the world's third largest economy, behind China and the United S