Soumya Bhowmick

The writer is a Fellow and Lead, World Economies and Sustainability at the Centre for New Economic Diplomacy (CNED) at Observer Research Foundation (ORF).

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At BRICS, Jaishankar red-flags ‘linking of trade measures to non-trade matters’

Trump’s tariffs: A test of solidarity at BRICS, the club of the sanctionedSign In to read

September 10, 2025 11:29 IST

India has resisted being cast in an anti-Western mould. Unlike China and Russia, which often position the BRICS as a counterweight to the West, New Delhi frames the bloc as a platform for cooperation, rather than confrontation

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Trump tariffs: The natural temptation is to retaliate, but here’s what India should doSubscriber Only

August 27, 2025 16:31 IST

India must lean on its large domestic market to absorb part of the export surplus. Diversification of export markets must accelerate. India must also leverage multilateral platforms

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

Make in India push in PM Modi’s I-Day speech reflects tactical response to rising protectionism and tariff warsSubscriber Only

August 15, 2025 17:07 IST

The emphasis on "vocal for local" and "swadeshi" manufacturing creates a virtuous cycle where domestic preference drives scale, scale drives competitiveness, and competitiveness enables global market penetration

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

India-UK FTA offers clear benefits, but long-term impact depends on execution and political willSubscriber Only

July 25, 2025 11:26 IST

The agreement leaves several concerns unaddressed. Delhi had lobbied strongly for a more expansive 'Mode 4' mobility framework to facilitate the movement of its IT professionals, seeking concessions on par with those granted to Australia

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

'BRICS remains a powerful force for global good': PM Narendra Modi

BRICS signals strong Global South, less dependence on WestSubscriber Only

July 07, 2025 17:14 IST

India seeks to keep the bloc constructive, rather than confrontational

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

India’s trade strategy with China will have to rely on a ‘managed rivalry’Subscriber Only

June 30, 2025 12:20 IST

Faced with trade imbalances and geopolitical friction, India is pivoting from overt dependence on China to a “China-plus-one” strategy anchored in resilience and regional realignment

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

The IMF’s uncomfortable balancing act in PakistanSubscriber Only

May 12, 2025 12:52 IST

The recent bailout underscores how the international system continues to accommodate a geopolitically pivotal yet structurally fragile state

Wed, Aug 27, 2025