Bhupendra Baloda

  Understanding the BRICS Group The Rise of BRICS An expanding alliance reshaping the global economic and political landscape. What is BRICS? BRICS is an intergovernmental organization of major emerging economies. The term 'BRIC' was coined in 2001 by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill. It's an informal group with no founding treaty or headquarters, focusing on political and economic cooperation. A Significant Global Player ~45% of W...

Infographic: India's Contradictory Role in the WTO India at the WTO Norm-Breaker & Dealmaker India plays a complex, disruptive role in the World Trade Organization, leveraging global trade for growth while obstructing progress on key issues to protect its national interests. Three Pillars of Obstruction Plurilateral Deals India opposes plurilateral deals—where subsets of members negotiate—calling them illegal. This stalls modernization and vital agreements. This opposition blocks the Invest...