Selected Tag: G. Chandrashekhar
Selected Tag: G. Chandrashekhar
G. Chandrashekhar

G. Chandrashekhar

Chandrashekhar is an economist, journalist and policy commentator renowned for his expertise in agriculture, commodity markets and economic policy.

India’s UK Agriculture Win Faces Its Real Test Beyond the Customs Gate

The recent trade deal offers fertile ground for India’s farm exports to thrive in the UK, provided standards and traceability take root. 

G. Chandrashekhar

August 16, 2025 at 9:36 AM IST

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PIB

Import the Seed Technology, Not the Crop

US trade talks offer India a chance to lift farm yields by licensing GM seed tech, not importing bulk crops that risk hurting domestic producers.

G. Chandrashekhar

August 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM IST

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iStocks

Critical Minerals for Steel Tariffs, India Should Play its Cards Well

India can leverage its critical mineral reserves to ease US steel tariffs and secure better trade terms in ongoing bilateral negotiations

G. Chandrashekhar

July 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM IST

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Explainer

India’s Steel Ambition Faces Hard Limits

India’s steel push to 300 million tonnes faces raw material gaps, import risks and climate hurdles that demand more than just policy support.

G. Chandrashekhar

July 21, 2025 at 7:27 AM IST

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Trade Talks

Why Allowing Some US Agriculture Products May Be Not A Bad Idea

As US–India trade talks heat up, agriculture and GM crop access are on the table. Can India protect jobs and farmers while opening up to US demands? A high-stakes balancing act begins.

G. Chandrashekhar

July 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM IST

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Govt Gets Pragmatic About Crop Production, Lower Aim For Kharif 2025-26

Pulses, oilseeds, and cotton crops have struggled with production challenges over the past few years, with harvests falling short of targets and leading to supply shortages.

G. Chandrashekhar

July 3, 2025 at 12:49 PM IST

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The Bureau

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