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India’s Trade Resilience in May 2026: How Export Diversification and Services Absorbed an Oil Price Shock

India’s merchandise exports were at their highest level ever recorded; the growth in each segment was widespread and included almost all segments of the economy. However, the trade deficit widened by $3.7 billion over last year’s figure of $6.8 billion to reach $10.5 billion.

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India–UK Technology Security Initiative (TSI): Advancing Strategic Technology Cooperation (2024)

In light of the India-UK Vision 2035 and the pivotal role of critical technologies in the evolving global order, the Technology Security Initiative (TSI) was launched on 24 July 2024 as a bilateral strategic initiative between India and the United Kingdom. The initiative was officially launched by UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his visit to India on behalf of the UK Prime Minister.

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Strengthening India’s Air Defence Ecosystem: Emerging Challenges and Strategic Priorities

In modern times, Air defence has emerged as an important part of the national security of India. Air defence is no longer just about keeping enemy aircraft out of the airspace but has grown in scope in the wake of the evolution of warfare and the widespread adoption of modern missile systems, drone warfare, electronic warfare and cyber warfare.

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Fellows’ List & Details: Public Policy Qualitative Participatory Action Research Fieldwork Fellowship- Cohort 7.0

Public Policy Qualitative Participatory Action Research Fieldwork Fellowship- Cohort 7.0 | A Five-Month Online Immersive Qualitative Participatory Action Research Fieldwork Certificate Fellowship | April-Aug 2026 | IMPRI #WebPolicyLearning Fellows’ List & Details Fellows’ List & Details Public Policy Qualitative Participatory Action Research Fieldwork Fellowship- Cohort 7.0 A…

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AgriSURE: Strengthening the Agri-Start-up Ecosystem

Agriculture remains the prime pulse of the Indian economy, forming the foundation of India's socio-economic development. The Agriculture and Allied Sector accounts for around 18% of the total Gross Value Added (GVA) [as per the new GDP series with the base year 2022-23] and employs ~ 46% of the workforce.

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AMRUT 2.0 Reforms: Linking Urban Infrastructure Funding with Municipal Performance: The Potential of Performance-Based Financing to Transform Urban Governance in India

Policy UpdateTanvi Nerurkar Introduction India’s rapid urbanisation is reshaping its economy and governance landscape. According to the 2011 Census, around 31% of the population lived in urban areas, contributing over 60% of the country’s GDP. NITI Aayog (2021) and the…

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Value Capture Financing Framework (MoHUA) 2017: Can Land Value Capture Finally Transform Urban Infrastructure Financing in India?

Policy UpdateTanvi Nerurkar Introduction Nearly a decade after the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) introduced the Value Capture Finance (VCF) Policy Framework in 2017, the central policy question has shifted from the theoretical viability of land value capture…

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