Arjun Raghavendra M.

Arjun Raghavendra M.

Arjun Raghavendra M., a former IRS officer, practices law in Supreme Court

India’s Services Exporters Face a Declaration Raj

The RBI’s new export declaration adds to small firms’ paperwork. Its value should be measured against the recurring compliance burden it creates.

Anand Venkatanarayanan

Arjun Raghavendra M.

October 13, 2026 at 5:59 AM IST

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Audit the FTAs

An FTA gives away tariff revenue and policy space in return for market access, investment and exports. India should publish the balance sheet of every such bargain, measure what it delivered and learn from it before negotiating the next one.

Srinath Sridharan

Arjun Raghavendra M.

September 30, 2026 at 5:47 AM IST

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