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Newsroom · India Bureau Chief

By Rajesh Iyer

New Delhi bureau chief covering Indian politics, the south Asian neighbourhood and Indo-Pacific diplomacy.

40 published stories
EU-India Trade Deal Advances Amid Strategic Calculations and Regulatory Hurdles
India

EU-India Trade Deal Advances Amid Strategic Calculations and Regulatory Hurdles

A high-level EU delegation visited New Delhi to accelerate negotiations for a landmark free trade agreement, targeting finalization by 2026.
India's Rupee Under Siege as Iran Conflict Exposes Economic Vulnerabilities
India

India's Rupee Under Siege as Iran Conflict Exposes Economic Vulnerabilities

The Indian rupee has depreciated over 10% since 2025, pressured by soaring oil imports due to the Iran conflict. The Reserve Bank of India i
India's Dual Trade Pacts with EU and US Signal Strategic Multi-Alignment
India

India's Dual Trade Pacts with EU and US Signal Strategic Multi-Alignment

India is advancing trade talks with both the European Union and the United States in a coordinated diplomatic push. These parallel negotiati
US-India Trade Framework: A Strategic Pause, Not a Final Deal
India

US-India Trade Framework: A Strategic Pause, Not a Final Deal

A new US-India trade framework announced by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi halts tariff escalation but lacks formal legal text. The