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India’s Export Growth Conceals a Widening Regional Divide

December 25, 2025

Export Strength and the Illusion of Uniform Progress

Despite a weakening rupee that places India among Asia’s poorer-performing currencies, national export figures remain resilient. However, a closer examination of the RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024–25 reveals a structurally uneven reality. India’s export growth is becoming increasingly concentrated, challenging the long-held belief that exports automatically drive broad-based development.

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India’s Export Growth Masks a Deepening Regional Divide

December 25, 2025

Export Numbers and the Illusion of Uniform Growth

Despite a weakening rupee and slowing global trade, India’s export figures continue to appear resilient at the national level. However, a closer reading of the RBI Handbook of Statistics on Indian States 2024–25 reveals a structurally uneven picture. Export growth in India is becoming increasingly concentrated, raising concerns about its role as a driver of inclusive development.

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Supreme Court Flags Child Trafficking as Modern Slavery, Issues Key Guidelines

December 25, 2025

Supreme Court on the Reality of Child Trafficking

Calling child trafficking a “deeply disturbing reality”, the Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that one of the gravest forms of modern slavery continues to persist despite legal safeguards. In a December 19 judgment arising from the sexual exploitation of a minor by an organised trafficking network in Bengaluru, the Court upheld convictions under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA) and laid down crucial principles for adjudicating child trafficking cases.

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India–New Zealand FTA Signals a Calibrated Shift in India’s Trade Strategy

December 25, 2025

A Measured Evolution in India’s Trade Policy

India’s decision to formally conclude negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand marks a quiet but significant shift in New Delhi’s global trade approach. Unlike earlier headline-driven mega trade pacts, this agreement reflects a calibrated strategy shaped by domestic sectoral sensitivities, lessons from past negotiations and a clearer focus on India’s comparative strengths.

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Gujarat Tops India with Over Five Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations

December 25, 2025

Gujarat Strengthens Leadership in Rooftop Solar Energy

Gujarat has reinforced its position as a national leader in renewable energy by crossing five lakh residential rooftop solar installations, achieving a cumulative capacity of 1,879 MW. This milestone places the state at the top of India’s rooftop solar adoption rankings and reflects sustained policy support, simplified regulations and strong public participation in the clean energy transition.

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