RCEP Without RCEP: How India Quietly Secured Market Access While Avoiding a China-Centric Trade Trap
When India announced its decision in November 2019 to step away from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the reaction…
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India–New Zealand FTA: Why This Trade Pact Matters and How It Can Shape the Future for SMEs
As India and New Zealand enter the fourth round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in Auckland (3-7 November 2025),…
SMEs and FTAs: The Promise and the Pitfalls
India’s trade diplomacy is entering one of its most energetic phases in decades. Over the past four years, six significant…
Logistics Is the Hidden Engine of SME Competitiveness
Prof. Chandrasekharan on why India’s export dream hinges on collaboration, skills and technology adoption Prof. Chandrasekharan is a seasoned professional…
Risk Management and Insurance: The Missing Pillars of SME Export Competitiveness
India’s 6.3 crore micro, small, and medium enterprises are the backbone of the economy, contributing nearly half of India’s exports….
Cybersecurity as Economic Security: India’s SMEs Get a Wake-Up Call
As India’s SMEs fuel the nation’s $5-trillion ambition, cyber threats have emerged as an economic security risk, no longer confined…
“India’s Logistics Corridors Need to Compete Globally, Not Just Nationally”: Leaders Call for Action at Cargo Corridors 2025
A high-powered industry dialogue titled ‘Cargo Corridors: Moving SMEs Forward’ convened in Chennai on August 20th, bringing together policy-makers, SME…
From Click to Cargo: How DHL and E-Commerce Trends Are Rewriting the SME Export Playbook
In the rapidly evolving global e-commerce landscape, 2025 marks a pivotal year for digital-first SMEs looking to scale beyond borders….