Navigating US Political Shift: Lessons for India from Trump Era

November 21, 2024

With Donald Trump now back in the White House, India stands at a pivotal juncture, facing both opportunities and challenges that will unfold during the earliest days of his administration. Trump’s previous tenure left a lasting mark on U.S.-India relations, shaped by a highly transactional approach and a penchant for...

Artificial Intelligence in Cancer Care: An Urgent Imperative for India

September 26, 2024

Earlier this week in the US, Prime Minister Modi announced support worth USD 7.5 million to the QUAD Cancer Moonshot. He also highlighted that India is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop cancer treatment protocols. As India braces for a projected 12% rise in cancer cases by 2025, the nation...

Is the World’s Best-Performing Economy Losing Its Shine?

September 3, 2024

India, often lauded as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, has recently witnessed a slowdown in its GDP growth. In March 2024, CNN termed India as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. However, India’s GDP growth for the quarter ending June 2024 came in at 6.7%, slightly below expectations and 1.5 percentage...

Will Indian ports Match Global Standards?

August 24, 2024

India’s port sector is at a pivotal moment in its development. As the nation seeks to solidify its status as a global trade leader, the question arises: will Indian ports meet the rigorous global standards, or will they lag? Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, has...

India Needs Global Manufacturing HOTSPOTS – A NON-ZERO Sum Game

August 17, 2024

As India charts its path to becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, it is crucial to shift focus from conventional trade agreements to more strategic manufacturing agreements. These agreements can serve as gateways to major global markets, fostering a non-zero-sum game where all parties benefit. This policy shift is not just...

Bangladesh on Boil: Heat on Indian Businesses, Bilateral Trade

August 13, 2024

The abrupt and forced retirement of Sheikh Hasina from Bangladesh’s political scene has left many, including those in India, taken aback. Having worked closely with her and the Bangladesh administration, I often observed her business acumen and dedication to improving the lives of Bangladeshi citizens while fostering stronger ties with...

Farmers’ health important for a healthy nation?

January 23, 2024

While growing up in Jundla, then a small village near Karnal, Haryana and in a family engaged in farming, I experienced the challenges faced by my father. The family’s livelihood was dependent on farming. The untimely rain when the crop was ready to be harvested was a huge stress (it...

India as the Global Pharmacy Hub: Low Cost or High-Value Healthcare?

December 8, 2023

As per recent media reports, fifty companies manufacturing cough syrup have not been able to meet quality parameters during an investigation by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). We recall the unfortunate event of 140 deaths involving children in various countries after consuming Indian-exported drugs. This incident is a...

Industrial disaster in Bhopal – 39 years and questions

December 2, 2023

We all pray for the victims of one of the biggest industrial disasters that occurred 39 years back on December 02 and 03, 1984, in Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh. There have been many questions since - was justice served with US$470 million as compensation and building a...

Substandard drugs: Who has skin in the game?

May 26, 2023

The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently raised the alarm when eye drops made by Global Pharma Healthcare in Chennai resulted in eight cases of blindness in the US. The CDC also alleged that the eye drops contained Pseudomonas, a drug-resistant bacteria, which have further resulted in...