Economy – Blog Category

When former President Donald Trump re-emerged on the campaign trail with a renewed promise to “weaken the dollar,” it raised eyebrows across global markets. The move is not just political rhetoric; it’s a deliberate economic signal that could alter the direction of global capital, trade balances, and currency dynamics.

As global trade experiences turbulence amid rising protectionism, the India-UAE relationship emerges as a beacon of opportunity. The resurgence of tariff-driven policies, especially under the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency, threatens to realign global trade dynamics. In this context, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), both fast-growing economies with shared strategic goals, are uniquely positioned to mitigate external risks and amplify bilateral cooperation across trade, technology, energy, and innovation.

With geopolitical tensions and global trade dynamics shifting rapidly, India and the United States are working against the clock to finalise a partial bilateral trade agreement. The goal? To cement progress before the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs—announced by former US President Donald Trump and recently revived under ongoing negotiations—expires.

Tariffs are often portrayed as a tool to protect domestic industry. But economically, they are regressive taxes. They raise the cost of imported goods, which then filters into:

The USD has traditionally been regarded as a safe-haven currency, underpinned by the belief in the U.S. economy's resilience and dynamism—a concept known as "U.S. exceptionalism." However, this narrative is being challenged as investors reassess the country's economic policies and global ramifications. The USD is experiencing its worst start since the 2008 financial crisis, leading to gains in emerging market currencies like the Russian ruble. ​

Gold prices have reached an all-time high, surging past $3,100 per ounce for the first time ever. This remarkable rally has been fueled by growing concerns over U.S. trade tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and increasing economic uncertainty.

India’s economic landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) soaring from approximately $2.1 trillion in 2015 to an impressive $4.3 trillion in 2025. This 105% increase underscores India’s robust growth trajectory and positions it ahead of the global average GDP growth during the same period.

A Green Shipping Corridor is a designated maritime route where vessels operate using low or zero-emission technologies, supported by digital innovations to enhance efficiency and sustainability. The primary objectives are to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, promote the use of alternative fuels, and implement advanced digital systems for optimized maritime operations.

India is poised to contribute 6% to global trade growth over the next five years, positioning itself as the third-largest driver after the United States and China. This projection underscores India's burgeoning role in the global economy and invites a closer examination of its implications from an economic standpoint.​

India is at an energy crossroads. The country must rethink its power generation strategy with a booming economy, rising energy demand, and climate commitments. While coal still dominates (70% of electricity generation), and renewables are scaling up, they come with their limitations.