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India must foresake isolated protectionism, build physical buffers: CEA

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CEA warns of external economic headwinds

Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran cited unsettled US ties, higher energy prices and India’s limited AI presence as economic headwinds. He said India cannot afford to choose between competing blocs and should build buffers and partnerships.

Friday, 25 September

  1. Oil Woes To Worsen? Indian Crude Basket Tops $123/Barrel Amid West Asia Tensions
  2. India cannot afford to choose between competing blocs, not taking sides comes with costs: CEA Nageswaran
  3. 3 sources
    CEA flags US ties, energy prices and lack of AI presence as near-term headwinds
  4. ‘Crude prices have risen 30% in a month’: CEA warns India exposed to multiple shocks

Thursday, 24 September

  1. India must remain prepared for higher energy prices: CEA Nageswaran
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    India must foresake isolated protectionism, build physical buffers: CEA
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    Economic adviser describes India-US ties as an ‘uneasy equilibrium’

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