The Latest Breaking News from GTRI

India's gold import: How it impacts our economy | An explainer

India's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching $71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreements. High imports pressure India's trade deficit and foreign exchange. The government is reviewing trade policies to curb these imports and protect reserves.

The Economic Times · May 12

India's gold imports: How it impacts our economy | An explainer

India's gold imports are at an all-time high, reaching USD 71.98 billion in 2025-26. This surge is driven by increased prices and trade agreements. High imports pressure India's trade deficit and foreign exchange. The government is reviewing trade policies to curb these imports and protect reserves.

The Economic Times · May 12

Why PM Modi Wants Indians to Avoid Buying Gold for a Year

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to refrain from buying gold for a year in the national interest, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) extended its support to the appeal, warning that rising gold imports are putting severe pressure on India’s foreign exchange reserves and widening the…

Whats Hot · May 11

Government considering several measures to help revive special economic zones

“The government is considering several measures such as a flexible framework for sale of products manufactured in special economic zones (SEZs) in the domestic market, easy de-notification norms, and streamlining approval processes for units,” an official said.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Farts say more about your health than you think — now, scientists are listening

Scientists are developing an AI algorithm to detect diseases from the sounds of bathroom activities, which could tame future epidemics.

Inverse · Nov 30, 2022