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India Investment OUTLOOK: Short-Term Adjustment, Long-Term Structural Story

By pritam.parashar

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25June

The signing of a 14-point U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has brought optimism to the global economy, including India. This MoU is an interim framework to pause hostilities and unconditionally reopen the Strait of Hormuz. While market analysts express skepticism about whether a permanent treaty can be finalised within the designated 60-day window, the immediate removal of the...

4 weeks ago

India–UK Economic Complementarity

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28May

Having worked on an India-UK complementarity study sometime in 2010-11, I recently came across the India UK Vision 2035 document. The economic relationship between India and the United Kingdom has undergone a profound structural shift over the last two decades, and I am writing this post to reflect on it. While early diplomatic interactions primarily focused on addressing capital deficiencies and...

4 months ago

A Trade Bridge, Not the Destination

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13February

A careful beginning India and the United States have announced a framework for an interim trade agreement. It’s a first step that could, over time, lead to a free trade deal. The framework focuses on a few practical goals: lowering selected tariffs, improving market access, and reducing long-standing frictions. India will cut or remove tariffs on several U.S. industrial goods and some food and...

5 months ago

Mother of All Deals? Reading the EU–India FTA in a Less Optimistic Trade Environment

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29January

Trump-era tariff rhetoric and renewed geopolitical friction have made global trade feel less optimistic than it has in a long time. It’s increasingly difficult to see positive developments that signal stability or long-term cooperation. In that climate, when Ursula von der Leyen announced the signing of a free trade agreement between the European Union and India — calling it the “mother of all...

6 months ago

Consultancy Reports in the FDI Decision Process

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19December

And how to read them without overestimating—or underusing—their influence The trigger for this blog post came from a conversation last month with a PhD student working on a thesis on foreign direct investment. During the interview, he asked a question that was simple on the surface but difficult to answer cleanly: what role do consultancy reports actually play in FDI decisions? Not policy. Not...

7 months ago

Strategic Localisation for India’s Auto Sector: A Practical View for Tier-2 and Tier-3 Suppliers

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28November

Why localisation looks different for Tier-2 and Tier-3 automotive suppliers Last week, I spoke with a specialised firm that helps international automotive suppliers enter new markets. They work with highly specialised, technology-driven companies. They have an impressive client base, and testimonials highlighted successful engagements. However, what stayed with me more was how they spoke about...

7 months ago

Is the AI Boom a Bubble — or the Start of a Global Economic Reset?

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17November

A Moment of Excitement and Unease Public excitement around artificial intelligence has grown rapidly. New models appear every few months. Companies feel pressure to declare themselves “AI-ready”. Investors chase deals at historic speed. At the same time, conversations continue in policy circles, boardrooms and research institutes: are we living through an AI bubble? The short answer is that parts...

8 months ago

From Promises to Proof: Measuring Software’s Real Impact

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22October

Every IT pitch sounds the same: “This will save time, cut costs, and transform how you work.” Then go-live happens. Teams get busy, adoption lags, and someone asks: “So… how do we know it’s actually working?” The answer lies in what most ignore — measuring what truly drives impact. Why I Started Thinking About This Why I Started Thinking About This I’ve worked with companies that build and roll...

9 months ago

Exploring the Complexity Behind Cross-Border Invoicing

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13October

Compliance, technology, and partnerships are reshaping how global businesses get paid. The Simplicity Illusion: When “Click, Fill, Send” Isn’t Enough Last week, I tested a new invoicing platform. The interface was simple, almost beautiful — click, fill, send. But when I imagined using it for a client in Italy, everything changed. Suddenly, there were rules about FatturaPA, XML files, and real...

9 months ago

SMEs, Compliance, and the Cross-Border Digital Gap

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06October

In my earlier post, I reflected on how small and mid-sized firms are under constant pressure to digitize their operations while also meeting rising compliance expectations. Many still rely on manual paperwork, Excel trackers, and fragmented processes for contracts and invoices. Mor than inconvenience, it’s a structural weakness that slows growth, invites errors, and makes it harder to compete in...