Money Control | Rupee internationalisation is no cakewalk

India and Myanmar are working on a local currency trade settlement mechanism. Despite the bilateral trade being a negligible share of India’s overall trade, the challenges in creating a smooth settlement process here are a pointer to the larger issues which need to be addressed if the Rupee is to be used to settle trades with larger partners 

By Anisree Suresh

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Money Control | The Onion and Basmati Rice story: Does India need a minimum export price?

The recent lifting of the Minimum Export Price (MEP) aims to boost agricultural exports, yet critics argue it's a redundant policy harming small farmers and failing to control food inflation. India's export bans on rice and fluctuating MEPs reflect ongoing efforts to manage domestic supply and prices, while the country remains a major exporter of both onions and basmati rice 

By Anisree Suresh

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Money Control | India-Singapore Trade Ties: Boosting economic relations amid regional challenges and changing global landscape

Despite growing ties, India must address protectionist policies, enhance service sector access, and explore broader Southeast Asian trade opportunities to fully leverage regional economic integration

By Anisree Suresh

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