21 October 2026
By CA Anil K. JainChartered Accountant | Macro-Economist | Policy Researcher | AuthorPresident – Ahimsa Foundation India1. Introduction: A Trade Agreement Must Deliver More Than Tariff ConcessionsThe India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed on 27 April 2026 and brought into force on 20 October 2026, represents an important development in India's international economic engagement. It provides Indian exports with duty-free access to the New Zealand market across all tariff lines and cr...
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20 October 2026
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on October 20, 2026, following its signing on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi and formal ratification by both governments on September 20th, 2026. By CA Anil K. Jain Chartered Accountant | Macro-Economist | Policy Researcher | Author President – Ahimsa Foundation India Executive Summary: The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement represents an important step in India's efforts to expand international trade, strengthen manufacturing, a...
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16 October 2026
By CA Anil K. Jain Chartered Accountant | Macro-Economist | Policy Researcher | Author President – Ahimsa Foundation India1. Introduction: An Economy at a Critical JunctureThe global economy is entering a period in which opportunities for growth coexist with significant financial, fiscal and geopolitical uncertainties. Energy-market volatility, persistent inflationary pressures, rising government debt, trade tensions and rapid technological transformation are reshaping economic policies across c...
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15 October 2026
By CA Anil K. Jain Chartered Accountant | Macro-Economist | Policy Researcher | Author President – Ahimsa Foundation India 1. Introduction: Economic Growth and Social Stability India aspires to become one of the world's leading economic powers, supported by its expanding industrial base, digital transformation and large young population. However, civil unrest, public protests, strikes and social movements can create economic challenges by disrupting business activity, transportation, investment...
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15 October 2026
By CA Anil K. Jain, Chartered Accountant | Macro - Economist | Policy Researcher | AuthorPresident – Ahimsa Foundation India Abstract: Cybercrime in India has evolved from isolated incidents into a systemic economic threat. Drawing on parliamentary data, NCRB statistics, and national surveys, this article presents tabulated evidence on the scale, structure, and economic consequences of cybercrime, arguing that it now constitutes a material constraint on financial trust, investment climate, and e...
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12 October 2026
Why a Nation Rich in Resources, Talent and Democratic Institutions Has Not Yet Achieved its Full Economic Potential — and What Must Be Done A Comprehensive Economic, Historical, Regional And Governance Analysis | October 2026 By CA Anil K. Jain, Chartered Accountant | Macro - Economist | Policy Researcher | AuthorPresident – Ahimsa Foundation India 1. Introduction: The Paradox of Bharat India presents one of the most important economic paradoxes of the modern world. It possesses extraordinary na...
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9 October 2026
Market scenarios, sector opportunities, global comparisons and a policy agenda for protecting the Indian economy and investors By CA Anil K. Jain, Chartered Accountant | Macro - Economist | Policy Researcher | AuthorPresident – Ahimsa Foundation India Executive Summary India’s equity-market weakness should not be confused with the collapse of India’s economic potential. Foreign portfolio outflows, energy-import costs, global yields, currency volatility and uncertainty over corporate earnings can...
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7 October 2026
By CA Anil K. Jain, Chartered Accountant | Macro - Economist | Policy Researcher | Author President – Ahimsa Foundation India If the constitutional requirements for the presidency of the United States were ever changed to make Elon Musk eligible to hold that office, there would be a strong case for considering him a distinctive candidate for American leadership. The principal argument would not simply be that Musk is a successful businessman. Rather, his career has demonstrated an unusual combin...
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7 October 2026
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By CA Anil K. Jain, Chartered Accountant | Macro - Economist | Policy Researcher | Author President – Ahimsa Foundation India India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the country’s payment ecosystem, connecting consumers, merchants, banks and technology platforms through instant digital payments. Its enormous transaction volumes, however, often create confusion about who owns the system and who actually earns money from it. UPI is not a conventional private payment gateway. It is...
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5 October 2026
Kind attention: Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi, Water scarcity is no longer merely an environmental issue—it is a serious threat to India’s economic growth, food security and national security. India receives enormous quantities of freshwater through rainfall and river systems, yet a substantial volume ultimately flows into the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea without being effectively conserved or used for groundwater recharge. This continuing loss of a precious national res...
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