IMPRI Desk

Joined: August 6, 2023
Articles: 2132

Insights, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update

India-Indonesia Palm Oil Diplomacy, 2025: An Evolution Forthcoming Amid Emerging Sustainability Concerns

For nearly 75 years, India and Indonesia have shared strong bilateral ties spanning political, cultural, and economic cooperation. A key pillar of their relationship is the robust palm oil trade, which has become a cornerstone of economic diplomacy for both nations. In 2024, trade between the two reached USD 26 billion, with palm oil and its derivatives alone accounting for USD 4.4 billion of the total. With an output of about 46 million metric tons in 2024-25, accounting for 4.5 percent of its GDP, Indonesia reaffirmed its position as one of the top global producers of crude palm oil.

IMPRI Desk
October 28, 2025

Insights, Center for Habitat, Urban and Regional Studies, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Livelihoods, Employment and Well-being

Protecting Home Buyers, Stabilizing Builders: Why India Needs a Ready-Home Rule

That is the surest way to avoid home buyers finding themselves stranded with stalled construction instead of homes for which they have borrowed big

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October 27, 2025

Policy Update, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, IMPRI Research, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Briefs, Reports, Research

India-Malaysia: Palm Oil Diplomacy and Green Initiatives

Often referred to as the liquid gold of Southeast Asia, palm oil has blossomed into one of the most important commodities globally driving the economic and diplomatic relationships between India and Malaysia. Palm oil is more than just a cooking oil: it is a marker of global interdependence, of food security and environmental stewardship. There has been, for decades, a complex relationship based on India’s growing demand for edible oil as Malaysia became an important supplier.

IMPRI Desk
October 27, 2025

Insights, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Strategic Studies, Policy Update

India–Singapore Fintech and Digital Payments Collaboration 2025

India and Singapore have come to be two of the most dynamic players in the international fintech and digital payment ecosystem. With India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the pillar of digital transactions and Singapore establishing itself as a global payments hub, the coming together of the two economies in the financial technology space assumes monumental importance.

IMPRI Desk
October 26, 2025

Policy Update, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Center for International Relations and Strategic Studies, Economy and Infrastructure, Insights, International Relations and Strategic Studies

India-Vietnam Electronics Manufacturing Partnerships, 2025

Electronics has become one of the most important sectors of the 21st century, powering industries from IT to consumer goods and energy transitions. For India and Vietnam, two of the fastest growing economies in Asia, electronics manufacturing is not just about exports but about higher income, jobs and global competitiveness.

IMPRI Desk
October 26, 2025

Policy Update, Agriculture, Food, Nutrition Security and Rural Development, Center for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Center for Human Dignity and Development, Environment, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development, Insights, Public Policies, Programs and Schemes, Social Sector

Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

Marketing a crucial milestone in India’s mission to transform its agricultural sector, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister launched Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, a scheme launched in 2020-21 to strengthen post harvest and farm gate infrastructure. Agriculture Infrastructure Fund aims to boost farmer income through value addition and efficient logistics.

IMPRI Desk
October 26, 2025