International Trade
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How attacks on Red Sea ships by Yemen’s Houthi rebels could hurt global trade
Disruptions of the maritime supply chain by pirates or terrorists pose a challenge that goes beyond simple logistics.
Basil Germond, The Conversation
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The production-linked incentive scheme could spell success for India, but uncertainties remain
The policy seeks to boost the country’s low participation in global value chains, which are key to manufacturing and export.
Saon Ray
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Centre rolls back proposal to restrict import of laptops, tablets and personal computers
The government said that it will instead introduce a system to monitor the shipment of these products.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Being coerced into joining BJP’, alleges former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
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Commonwealth Short Story Prize: Indian writers Ajay Patri, Bharath Kumar, Sanjana Thakur shortlisted
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Import curb on laptops, computers deferred till October 31
From November 1, large-scale imports of these devices will be allowed only after obtaining a licence from the government.
Scroll Staff
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Restrictions on import of laptops not immediate, transition period to be announced soon: Centre
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the move is to ensure that India’s tech ecosystem uses trusted and verified systems.
Scroll Staff
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Bipolarity is back: Growing US-China rivalry is splitting global trade into two blocs
Welcome to an era of two parallel worlds in global business.
ManMohan S Sodhi, The Conversation & Christopher S Tang, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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RBI sets up mechanism to settle international trade transactions in rupee
The move will allow India to bypass sanctions that prevent using a global currency such as the US dollar for trade with certain countries.
Scroll Staff
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India’s curbs on wheat and sugar exports have spooked basmati lovers in West Asia
Speculation over a rice export ban is driving a surge in demand for basmati.
Ananya Bhattacharya, qz.com
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Why the rudraksha seed is a symbol of Nepal’s trade imbalance with China
While India is a significant market for the seed, Chinese buyers dominate and set the prices because they offer higher rates for the more common varieties.
Amish Raj Mulmi
The Reel
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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Explained: India’s record $400 billion exports don’t reveal the full picture
Despite the increasing exports, the trade deficit is widening.
Gautam Doshi, FactChecker.in
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How the world can decarbonise global trade without burdening developing countries
Developed nations should share finance and green technologies with poor states to help them reduce emissions, various stakeholders say.
Flavia Lopes, IndiaSpend.com
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Taliban have stopped import, exports to India through Pakistan transit routes: Trade organisation
The chief of the Federation of Indian Export Organisation said prices of dry fruits were likely to rise in India due to this.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw