sushma ramachandran
@thewritesush
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writing about the economy is my business. Consulting Editor, The Secretariat. Columnist at The Tribune, Deccan Herald, Awaz. Business expert on BBC,AIR.
Joined April 2013
Wonderful to attend an alumni party hosted @HardeepSPuri and @lakshmiunwomen for our classmates at Frank Anthony Public School. Relived old memories while enjoying their warmth and hospitality. Many many thanks to our hosts.
Joined the alumni of the class of 1966 who were one batch senior to me at my Alma Mater, the Frank Anthony Public School, New Delhi in a heartwarming celebration of nostalgia. It was a delightful evening of throwbacks with several guests who used to be my fellow passengers on
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While the world panics over US tariff shocks, India quietly adapts. Strong FTAs, a domestic-driven economy, and resilient exports are helping it stay steady. Read here how India’s trade story is rewriting global expectations by @thewritesush :
thesecretariat.in
The overall impact of the high tariffs imposed by the US is unlikely to be as detrimental to the Indian economy as anticipated, given its domestic orientation. Trade diversification is also key to...
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Trump’s 100% tariff shock rattled pharma and film exporters, but India is already crafting its counter-strategy. The EFTA deal brings $100 billion investment and new market access. Curious how this shapes India’s future trade path? Watch here as @MahuaVenkatesh and
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Drone strikes on Russia’s energy hubs have shaken global oil markets, pushing crude prices to new highs. For India, which relies heavily on imports, this could mean major economic stress. But is the West ready to end the war fairly? Read here, by @thewritesush :
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What happens when vision is replaced by bureaucracy? Air India’s saga is a cautionary tale of how monopoly clipped innovation’s wings. @thewritesush explains how, after seven decades, the skies finally opened again. Watch here: https://t.co/QvrV76tgne
#AirIndia
thesecretariat.in
The Air Corporations Act of 1953 nationalised India’s skies, grounding innovation for decades — until policy came full circle, returning Air India to the Tatas after 69 long years
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Trump’s tariffs hit Indian exports, but @thewritesush explores how UAE trade ties could be India’s shield against global shocks. Are we witnessing the rise of a new economic alliance? Read here to uncover the story: https://t.co/2hsovQWIYs
#IndiaTrade #USEconomy #UAEIndia
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The creation of an enabling environment for the vast pool of STEM graduates is a goal that needs to be set soon, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion Read: https://t.co/jgcMsCoGsX
tribuneindia.com
The reputation of the Indian IT sector is that it has failed to do ground-breaking work and has been following innovations made in other countries.
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After the #H1Bvisa fee hike, the question is whether more jobs would be offshored, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion
tribuneindia.com
The reputation of the Indian IT sector is that it has failed to do ground-breaking work and has been following innovations made in other countries.
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I delve into the past yet again to tell the story of the Essential Commodities Act and its link to the shortage economy of the 50s and 60s. Plus the role of the universal ration card about which Gen Z is clueless. Do watch: @deepshikhasET @madversity @GaurieD
Born in 1955 to fight shortages, the Essential Commodities Act still polices hoarding and profiteering. But in today’s surplus economy, does the law need reform or a rethink? @thewritesush decodes it here. Must watch : https://t.co/UYemoUjiMk
#ThePolicyShow #TheSecretariat
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From Licence Raj to Liberalisation : what became of the Industrial Development & Regulation Act? OWas IDRA India’s industrial handbrake or its highway to self-reliance? 📽️ On #ThePolicyShow, @thewritesush decodes #IDRA’s legacy and future :
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Explore the rise, fall, and revival of the Industrial Development and Regulation Act—from socialism to liberalisation, and what it still means for India today
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Nepal’s economy is crumbling as youth migrate in thousands every year! From FATF grey list troubles to joblessness, Sushma Ramachandran (@thewritesush) reveals why this Himalayan nation is on edge. Read here to know the full story: https://t.co/waxMI7XSlK
#NepalCrisis
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Extent of the economy's dependence on remittances can be gauged from the fact that at least eight per cent of the population is living and working abroad
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One of the big positives of GST 2.0 is the effort to reduce the inverted duty structure created in many sectors, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion Read: https://t.co/p9qxD10yxc
tribuneindia.com
The task must now be to make it simpler and easier to use so that it truly becomes the long-awaited Good and Simple Tax.
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GST on health and life insurance premiums should not have been imposed in the first place, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion Read: https://t.co/p9qxD10yxc
tribuneindia.com
The task must now be to make it simpler and easier to use so that it truly becomes the long-awaited Good and Simple Tax.
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The GST system has been in dire need of simplification and rationalisation, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion
tribuneindia.com
The task must now be to make it simpler and easier to use so that it truly becomes the long-awaited Good and Simple Tax.
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India - Japan ties have gone under the radar as all eyes were fixed on the SCO summit. Hers my take in The Secretariat:
India-Japan ties quietly got a massive boost while global headlines were busy elsewhere. From billions in investments to strategic moves against China, PM Modi’s Japan visit packs a punch! Read here by Sushma Ramachandran ( @thewritesush ) :
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The story of an iconic legislation that shaped Indias industry like few others. Watch me tell the story on The Policy Show of The Secretariat:
FERA, the law that once made India wary of foreign investment and shunned global giants like Coca-Cola, became an unlikely launchpad for giants like Reliance. Today, a new generation of investors are fueling record IPOs. How did India's economic mindset shift so dramatically?
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Those who are desperate to gamble are bound to move to unregulated offshore platforms, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion Read: https://t.co/1yeUb7kpRv
tribuneindia.com
The creation of a strong regulatory system could have been the first step before imposing a ban.
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The failure of the gaming industry to regulate itself might have prompted the ban, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion Read: https://t.co/1yeUb7jS1X
tribuneindia.com
The creation of a strong regulatory system could have been the first step before imposing a ban.
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The creation of a strong regulatory system could have been the first step before imposing the gaming ban, says senior financial journalist Sushma Ramachandran @thewritesush in The Tribune @thetribunechd #TheTribuneOpinion
tribuneindia.com
The creation of a strong regulatory system could have been the first step before imposing a ban.
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Global realignments are on the cards as India resets ties with China while tensions grow with the US. My take in the Secretariat: @GaurieD @deepshikhasET
@IAjitDoval_IND @DrSJaishankar
thesecretariat.in
It is time to learn from the Chinese playbook. After Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit, PM Modi's attendance of the SCO summit in Tianjin in September should usher in a new era of economic cooperation...
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