February 03, 2026
26 articles published on this date
India-US Trade Deal: Chief Economic Adviser Says China+1 Strategy is Back in Play
Following the announcement of the India-US interim trade deal, India's Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran declared that 'uncertainty is over...
Cash Transfers at 20% of State Subsidies: Finance Commission Raises Fiscal Alarm
The 16th Finance Commission's report flagged that large-group unconditional cash transfers now constitute 20.2% of total state subsidy expenditure (2025-26...
From "Tariff King" to 18%: How Trump's India Tariff Trajectory Played Out
An analytical account traces the arc of Trump's tariff posture toward India: from publicly calling India a 'tariff king' and threatening punitive measures...
16th Finance Commission Recommends DISCOM Privatisation and SPV Debt Clean-Up
The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Arvind Panagariya, has recommended that states actively pursue privatisation of electricity distribution companies...
Jumping Hurdles: How India Managed to Diversify Exports Amid U.S. Tariff Pressure
Despite facing a 25% U.S. reciprocal tariff since mid-2025 — which caused US-bound Indian exports to fall 28.5% between May and October 2025 — India's...
US Agriculture Push into India: Farmer Concerns and Agricultural Trade Policy
Following the India-US interim trade deal, the US Agriculture Secretary stated that American farm products have gained fresh market access in India, calling...
India-US Trade Deal: Agriculture and Dairy Interests Protected, Says Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated in Parliament and at public events that India's agriculture and dairy sectors have been fully protected in the...
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Achieves Second Mountain Tunnel Breakthrough
On February 3, 2026, National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) achieved a breakthrough in the second mountain tunnel (MT-6) on the...
India's $500 Billion US Import Commitment: Energy, Aircraft, and Technology
As part of the India-US interim trade framework announced on February 6, 2026, India expressed intent to purchase approximately $500 billion worth of US...
RTI at 20: From 'Dawn of a New Era' to Fears of Institutional Twilight
A long-form political analysis examined the trajectory of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005 — two decades after its enactment — charting its...
Manipur Moves Back to Elected Government: President's Rule Ends After a Year
On February 4, 2026, Manipur ended nearly a year under President's Rule with the swearing-in of BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh as Chief Minister...
16th Finance Commission: Balancing Southern States' Concerns With Inter-State Equity
The 16th Finance Commission released its report (covering 2026-31), introducing a revised horizontal devolution formula that addresses the long-standing...
India-US Interim Trade Deal: Tariff Cuts and the Road to Bilateral Trade Agreement
India and the United States announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement on February 3, 2026, following Prime Minister Modi's visit to Washington....
Delhi Declaration 2026: India's Strategic Approach to Arab Trade and Free Trade Policy
The Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held on January 31, 2026, co-chaired by India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and the UAE's...
India-US Trade: How Indian Exports Diversified in the Face of US Tariffs
Faced with escalating US tariffs — rising to 25% under the Trump administration's 'reciprocal tariff' framework and as high as 50% on some Indian goods...
India-US Trade Deal: Historical Tensions, Political Pitfalls, and What's at Stake
India and the United States have been locked in protracted trade negotiations, with a framework for an interim Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) announced by...
India-US Trade Deal Opens $100 Billion Electronics Export Opportunity
India and the United States agreed on a trade framework announced in February 2026 following a telephonic conversation between PM Modi and US President...
India-US Trade Deal: Macroeconomic Implications for India
The India-US interim trade framework announced in February 2026 has significant implications for India's broader macroeconomic picture, particularly its...
US Farm Exports to India Have Been Surging Even Without a Trade Deal
US agricultural exports to India surged significantly in the period leading up to and during the India-US trade negotiations of 2025–26, even in the absence...
16th Finance Commission: A Cautious Nudge Toward Fiscal Federalism Reform
The 16th Finance Commission, chaired by Dr. Arvind Panagariya, submitted its report on February 1, 2026, covering the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. The...
Supreme Court Declares Menstrual Health a Fundamental Right Under Article 21
On January 30, 2026, the Supreme Court of India held that the right to menstrual health and hygiene is an integral part of the right to life and dignity...
India-US Interim Trade Deal: Industry Welcome, Experts Urge Caution
The United States and India announced a framework for an interim trade agreement on February 6, 2026, following PM Modi's visit to Washington during which a...
Adani Defence Partners with Italy's Leonardo for Helicopter Manufacturing in India
Adani Defence & Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italy's Leonardo on February 3, 2026, establishing a strategic partnership to...
Punjab & Haryana HC Slams Haryana for 'Environmental Plunder' at Aravalli Hillock
A Division Bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court severely criticised the Haryana government over the destruction of a hillock due to alleged illegal...
India's SHANTI Act: Unlocking the Promise of the India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement
The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Act received Presidential assent in December 2025 after passing...
India's Defence Budget 2026-27: Record Allocation and the Long View Since 1999
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocated Rs 7.85 lakh crore to the Ministry of Defence — the highest-ever allocation, representing a 15.19% jump over the previous...