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Sitharaman bets on growth to overcome Covid crunch in Union Budget 2021-22
The Indian Finance Minister has balanced the need for fiscal prudence with the imperatives of pushing consumption and demand with a renewed focus on spending big on infrastructure and healthcare – without unduly burdening the economy with new taxes.
Why India’s Budget 2021 will be a truly transformative affair
With the right priorities and fund allocations, widely expected pro-growth measures will boost post-Covid recovery and make India the fastest growing economy once again.
Biden presidency will not rock the boat of India-US ties
The next US administration may make a few noises about Kashmir and human rights but the convergence of geo-strategic interests between India and the US and strong bipartisan support for a closer diplomatic engagement will ensure that the relationship continues to gather strength.
Biden’s bold new era of engagement with India
With an unprecedented number of Indian-Americans among Biden's core advisers and potential nominees, New Delhi will remain the lynchpin of the US President-elect's pivot to Indo-Pacific calculus.
How Covid-19 fast-tracked pharma innovation in India
Rollout of indigenous vaccines is a testament to how the Indian government, scientists and private investors have harnessed science to bring the pandemic to an end.
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