The present punishing visa rules, restrictive employment regime and discriminatory immigration system will not facilitate bilateral trade. A return to normalcy is a precondition.
Economic Survey underlines gig workforce has grown from 77 lakh in FY 2021 to about 1.2 cr in FY 2025, driven by smartphone penetration, scale-up of digital platforms & payments.
India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.
Past FTAs failed to yield much benefit because they exposed domestic industries to global competition without strengthening the manufacturing ecosystem.
GDP of Q4 of last fiscal grew at 7.4% year-on-year—fastest in a year & above expectations. Despite global headwinds, India is projected to grow at 6.3–6.4% in FY26.
The 4-day India International Science Festival, featuring expos, exhibitions & stalls exploring science & technology, specifically in Northeast, began at IIT Guwahati on Saturday.
Nick Jonas is not trying to modernise the mangalsutra, but his gesture shows that choices can be equal. If commitment must be flaunted, it need not be gendered.
Also, socialist India which is allergic to free trade can back of the deal anytime.