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Biman Mukherji
Senior Correspondent, Asia
Biman Mukherji has more than two decades of reporting and editing experience in Asia, focusing on Indian and Asia business.
Biman Mukherji has more than two decades of reporting and editing experience in Asia, focusing on Indian and Asia business.
Languages Spoken:
English
Need for a united front, business opportunities and China’s growing footprint among factors for changing calculus in South Asia, analysts say.
Leaders of both countries have sought to relay to domestic audiences competing claims of victory in order to reap political benefits.
One witness said the smoke from the burning plane was so huge that it ‘blocked out the sun’.
The airline must hold open investigation into the accident to regain customer trust amid efforts to overhaul the company to spur growth, analysts say.
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Boeing-operated flight carried passengers from India, UK, Portugal, Canada. A 40-year-old British national survived.
The belated invitation by Canada has sparked debate on whether ties between New Delhi and Ottawa are on the mend.
International students caught in the crosshairs of shifting policies are questioning whether the rewards of studying in the US still outweigh the risks.
Economy could grow by about 6.5 per cent this financial year, analysts say, with rate cut predicted to boost consumption, investment.
Components to be produced via a deal with India’s Tata group at a new facility, amid efforts to boost domestic manufacturing of the Rafale.
Heavy industries minister says Tesla is ‘more interested’ in establishing showrooms and ‘not interested’ in manufacturing in India.
An unprecedented level of coordination is required to tackle such crimes as Southeast Asian economies become more digitalised.
Solar power plus storage in India is now cheaper than industrial electricity tariffs in most states, according to a new report.
India’s expected G7 absence reflects lingering tensions from a fallout over the 2023 killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
The risks are aggravated by black carbon pollution, which could curb water supply from many rivers flowing through the Himalayan plains.
Asian economies are exploring de-dollarisation, amid geopolitical risks, signalling a monetary shift towards a multipolar monetary system.
As US visa changes worry Asian students, India sees a chance to boost education, research, and economic growth amid shifting global academic dynamics.
The army and opposition have been calling for early polls, but the interim leader wants to introduce economic and electoral reforms first.
Indian businessmen urge New Delhi to boost the economy further by reducing red tape and introducing more financial incentives.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India and the US are aiming for a ‘mutually beneficial trade agreement’.
Complaints about Shashi Tharoor’s diplomatic role shows the rifts in the Congress Party, which the ruling party can exploit, analysts say.
India’s move is seen as an effort to counter a growing strategic alignment between Turkey, Azerbaijan and Pakistan.
Rice prices have stabilised in Asia after they spiked over supply concerns resulting from the conflict between India and Pakistan.
Carney’s inclusion of four Indian-origin politicians in key roles a sign he could move forward with promise to relook relations with India, analysts say.
Ban could raise concerns of democratic freedoms in Bangladesh and that Dhaka may be drawing closer to Pakistan, analysts say.
Delhi’s WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights India’s aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.
Japan can play a critical role in helping India respond to security threats, as New Delhi looks to broaden weapons procurement, analysts note.
For import-reliant Asia, the Opec+ output rise is a welcome development. Markets are still on edge over US-China trade uncertainty, however.
Trump praised leaders of both countries for agreeing to halt the hostilities and pledged more trade with the two sides.
Visits underscore growing concerns that conflict could spiral out of control, but analysts say more concerted global efforts needed to defuse tensions.
