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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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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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: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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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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‘Patna Shuklla’ review: A competently argued legal drama
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‘Inspector Rishi’ review: A superbly crafted battle between fact and fable
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‘Alibaba Aani Chalishitle Chor’ review: A lightweight study of modern marriage
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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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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Tennis, Miami Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden through to the final
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: Crasto-Ponnappa, Sindhu move into quarter-finals in Madrid
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May