How Special Rupee Vostro Accounts Can Transform India’s Economic Engagement with Neighbouring Countries <strongs <str The mechanism of Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) represents a new financial arrangement in which a foreign (correspondent) bank holds a rupee-denominated account with an authorised dealer bank in India, under the framework laid down by the Reserve Bank of […]
Great Nicobar Island Development Project: Maritime Security vs Ecological Obligations <strong Introduction The Great Nicobar Island Development Project (GNIP) refers to the large-scale infrastructure plan for India’s southernmost Andaman & Nicobar archipelago. The project envisages a transshipment port, airport, township, power plant and logistics hub, representing an investment of approximately ₹80,000 crore. From a maritime-security
UN Security Council Reform: Critical Analysis in the Context of Contemporary Geopolitical Realities
Lower Oil Prices: A Short-Term Reprieve for India’s Economy, but a Warning on Energy Dependence Lower Oil Prices: A Short-Term Reprieve for India’s Economy, but a Warning on Energy Dependence The global oil market remains central to the economic and strategic calculus of major energy-importing nations, and for India the stakes are unusually high. The
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<!doctype html> India Leading the Global South: Challenges Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Alliances India leading the Global South must reconcile domestic constraints, regional credibility and great-power competition while navigating shifting geopolitical alliances to convert ambitions into effective leadership. Introduction: The term Global South broadly refers to nations in Asia, Africa and Latin America which share legacies
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India’s Strategic Options in Afghanistan: Balancing Diplomacy, Development, and Security India’s Strategic Options in Afghanistan represent a critical policy recalibration following the Taliban’s return to power in 2021. India’s strategic posture toward Afghanistan must be understood against the backdrop of decades of engagement, regional geostrategic contestation, and evolving security threats. With the fall of the
Challenges and Solutions for Agriculture-Based Carbon Credit Projects in India Agriculture-Based Carbon Credit Projects in India are gaining attention as key tools to align economic development with climate goals. These projects can empower farmers, promote sustainable agriculture, and contribute to India’s net-zero commitments. However, they face several structural, institutional, and governance-related challenges that must be
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India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership: Strategic Significance in Supply Chains & Critical Minerals India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership: Strategic Significance in Supply Chains & Critical Minerals The India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership (REP) constitutes a strategic bilateral framework aimed at deepening cooperation in the clean energy domain. At a time when the world is grappling with climate change,
India Potential Growth Rate: Role of Public & Private Investment, GFCFR & ICOR India Potential Growth Rate: Role of Public & Private Investment, GFCFR & ICOR India potential growth rate is shaped by the balance between investment quantity and capital efficiency — primarily public and private investments measured by Gross Fixed Capital Formation Rate (GFCFR)
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Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project: Implications on Tribal Rights and Ecological Jurisprudence in India Introduction The proposed Great Nicobar infrastructure project—encompassing a transshipment port (at Galathea Bay), airport, power plant, and township across tens of thousands of hectares—represents one of India’s most ambitious island-scale development initiatives. The scale is staggering: approximately 130.75 km² of forest land
