Selected Tag: Singapore
Selected Tag: Singapore

A Hub That Moves Billions, but Falls Short on Living Amenities

GIFT City was meant to be India's answer to Singapore and Dubai. In April-June, its banks held over $120 billion in assets, but fewer than 25,000 people work there

Ganga Narayan Rath and Chirayu Sharma

October 27, 2026 at 11:43 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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The Big Four Are Losing Their Grip on Global Education

Visa barriers are pushing Indian students beyond the US, UK, Canada and Australia, redrawing the global map of higher education and talent flows.

Prakash Nanda

August 14, 2026 at 4:16 AM IST

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Gaming Ban Pushes India’s Traders Offshore 

India bans real-money gaming, but offshore prediction markets surge, exposing gaps between regulation, investor protection and financial innovation.

Indra Chourasia

May 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM IST

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Crypto Without Clarity: India’s Risk of Leading From the Shadows

India tops the world in crypto adoption. Yet its unclear rules, high taxes and hesitation risk turning a booming movement into a missed opportunity.

N. Srinivasa Rao

October 16, 2025 at 4:26 AM IST

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