Can India Finally Grab Its Trade Moment?

Why India Must Align Exports with Foreign Policy Before It’s Too Late

As I write this in 2025, I find myself increasingly concerned about India’s manufacturing trajectory. While India celebrates digital prowess and service sector dominance, a stark reality confronts my country: our manufacturing exports as a percentage of global trade have remained stubbornly stagnant at around 1.7%, even as China commands over 15% and Vietnam has […] The post Why India Must Align Exports with Foreign Policy Before It’s Too Late a…

Can India Finally Grab Its Trade Moment?

Amid a renewed debate on protectionism, the world’s most populous country remains a tariff outlier.

India’s foreign trade: How free can it be?

The argument that India should lower tariffs and allow import competition is a generalist one, inconsiderate of several economic and political factors.