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Trade Deal

A trade deal is an agreement between countries. It outlines the terms of trade. This includes tariffs and quotas. Trade deals aim to promote economic cooperation. They can enhance market access. Such agreements impact local industries. They may also affect employment. Trade deals can lead to economic growth. However, they may also raise concerns over inequality. Understanding these nuances is essential.

Bangladesh–US Deal and India’s Textile Challenge

Days after India concluded a trade arrangement with the United States, Bangladesh secured a fresh agreement with Washington that grants zero reciprocal tariffs on specified volumes of textile...

 February 12, 2026

Economic Security and India’s Strategic Shift

Tucked into the recent India–US joint statement on an interim trade deal is a seemingly modest reference to “economic security”. Yet this phrase signals a profound shift. It...

 February 12, 2026

Budget 2026–27: Discipline Over Drama

Markets are often quick to judge and slow to reflect. The initial selloff after the Union Budget 2026–27, driven by concerns over headline borrowing, was a case in...

 February 5, 2026

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