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Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

01 Apr 2026

4 min read

This is an example of a ‘Manta’ naval mine.

How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them

31 Mar 2026

5 min read

WTO MC14: Key conference outcomes; US stance drives deadlock

WTO MC14: Key conference outcomes; US stance drives deadlock

30 Mar 2026

4 min read

WTO MC14: Trade-climate agenda pushes ahead as ministers adopt communique

WTO MC14: Trade-climate agenda pushes ahead as ministers adopt communique

28 Mar 2026

2 min read

India cuts fuel taxes as West Asia conflict continues to drive oil prices higher

India cuts fuel taxes as West Asia conflict continues to drive oil prices higher

27 Mar 2026

7 min read

US emissions caused over $10tn in global economic damage since 1990, study finds

US emissions caused over $10tn in global economic damage since 1990, study finds

27 Mar 2026

3 min read

Reform discussions anchor agenda as WTO MC14 opens in Yaounde

WTO MC14: Reform discussions anchor agenda as Ministerial opens in Cameroon

27 Mar 2026

3 min read

MC14: CSE, African Future Policies Hub come out with new policy brief on Global South in run up to WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference

MC14: CSE, African Future Policies Hub's new policy brief calls for equitable trade-climate agenda in run up to WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference

24 Mar 2026

2 min read

When a West Asia war affects a Tamil Nadu daily-wage household’s diet, it reflects choices about trade policy and agricultural infrastructure

When a West Asia war affects a Tamil Nadu daily-wage household’s diet, it reflects choices about trade policy and agricultural infrastructure

23 Mar 2026

5 min read

Prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely disrupt global supply chains: Study

Prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could severely disrupt global supply chains: Study

20 Mar 2026

2 min read

From the Strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

From the Strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

18 Mar 2026

4 min read

Simply Put: The tax

Simply Put: The tax

13 Mar 2026

1 min read

News

WTO MC14: Key conference outcomes; US stance drives deadlock

WTO MC14: Key conference outcomes; US stance drives deadlock

30 Mar 2026

4 min read

WTO MC14: Trade-climate agenda pushes ahead as ministers adopt communique

WTO MC14: Trade-climate agenda pushes ahead as ministers adopt communique

28 Mar 2026

2 min read

India cuts fuel taxes as West Asia conflict continues to drive oil prices higher

India cuts fuel taxes as West Asia conflict continues to drive oil prices higher

27 Mar 2026

7 min read

US emissions caused over $10tn in global economic damage since 1990, study finds

US emissions caused over $10tn in global economic damage since 1990, study finds

27 Mar 2026

3 min read

Reform discussions anchor agenda as WTO MC14 opens in Yaounde

WTO MC14: Reform discussions anchor agenda as Ministerial opens in Cameroon

27 Mar 2026

3 min read

MC14: CSE, African Future Policies Hub come out with new policy brief on Global South in run up to WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference

MC14: CSE, African Future Policies Hub's new policy brief calls for equitable trade-climate agenda in run up to WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference

24 Mar 2026

2 min read

Interviews

‘Trump’s tariffs mark weaponisation of trade, threaten globalisation’

‘Trump’s tariffs mark weaponisation of trade, threaten globalisation’

09 Apr 2025

4 min read

'Half of India without significant wealth'

'Half of India without significant wealth'

Richard Mahapatra

07 Dec 2021

2 min read

A locked-up house in the village of Baluni, Uttarakhand. Photo: Srikant Chaudhary

45% of migrants will stay back in Uttarakhand, says CM Rawat

26 Aug 2020

4 min read

‘Repressive governments use financial crises, global pandemics to change societal norms’

‘Repressive governments use financial crises, global pandemics to change societal norms’

13 Jul 2020

3 min read

COVID-19 labour laws dilution: ‘Neo-liberal character has eroded welfare state’

COVID-19 labour laws dilution: ‘Neo-liberal character has eroded welfare state’

12 May 2020

7 min read

‘Signing RCEP will mean no duties on solar products’

‘Signing RCEP will mean no duties on solar products’

04 Nov 2019

2 min read

Poor no longer moving to higher income bracket: Pronab Sen

Poor no longer moving to higher income bracket: Pronab Sen

31 Oct 2019

4 min read

'Oxfam’s used clothing trade in Africa opened employment, cut waste'

'Oxfam’s used clothing trade in Africa opened employment, cut waste'

29 May 2019

4 min read

Blog (Economy)

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

01 Apr 2026

4 min read

This is an example of a ‘Manta’ naval mine.

How sea mines threaten global trade, and how navies detect them

31 Mar 2026

5 min read

When a West Asia war affects a Tamil Nadu daily-wage household’s diet, it reflects choices about trade policy and agricultural infrastructure

When a West Asia war affects a Tamil Nadu daily-wage household’s diet, it reflects choices about trade policy and agricultural infrastructure

23 Mar 2026

5 min read

From the Strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

From the Strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways

18 Mar 2026

4 min read

Videos (Economy)

Economic Survey 2025–26 explained: Why India must grow and absorb global shocks

Economic Survey 2025–26 explained: Why India must grow and absorb global shocks

30 Jan 2026

1 min read

More than trade: How the EU-India deal pushes back against US pressure

More than trade: How the EU-India deal pushes back against US pressure

30 Jan 2026

1 min read

What do gig workers really need?

What do gig workers really need?

07 Jan 2026

1 min read

COP30 Brazil negotiations: From forest funds to finance flows

COP30 Brazil negotiations: From forest funds to finance flows

11 Nov 2025

1 min read

Books (Economy)

Book Excerpt: How 7 islands that were part of a dowry became India’s leading economic centre

Book Excerpt: How 7 islands that were part of a dowry became India’s leading economic centre

Lakshmi Subramanian

25 Jan 2025

4 min read

Book excerpt: How the Suez canal was built

Book excerpt: How the Suez canal was built

04 Aug 2023

6 min read

Evolution of work

Evolution of work

29 Nov -1

4 min read

Yes, she can

Yes, she can

29 Nov -1

4 min read

Explore More (Economy)

Advantage India

Advantage India

17 Feb 2026

4 min read

The dried fish is an essential product not only for local consumption but also for export to other parts of India and abroad, particularly in markets where fresh fish may not be readily available.

Where ocean’s bounty meets a salt desert: Salaya's dried fish legacy

28 Apr 2025

2 min read

Highlights from the issue

Highlights from the issue

17 Apr 2025

2 min read

When disparity hides in plain sight: Malnourished migrants' cheap labour subsidises Delhi NCR's real estate boom

When disparity hides in plain sight: Malnourished migrants' cheap labour subsidises Delhi NCR's real estate boom

07 Apr 2025

2 min read

Down To Earth

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