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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
The 25 per cent tariff against countries that trade with Iran may curtail India’s plan to develop the Chabahar port in Iran.
Such punitive tariffs would erode India’s export competitiveness and force the country to reorient its trade elsewhere, analysts warn.
The German chancellor and India’s Modi have signed agreements aimed at boosting bilateral trade and enhancing defence cooperation.
More than 200,000 gig workers recently staged protests across major Indian cities, prompting concerns about the necessity of quick commerce.
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With H-1B renewals stalled, a new generation of Indian professionals is questioning whether to pursue their American dreams.
Becoming the No 4 economy is a source of pride. Now, the race is on to turn statistical success into 8 million new jobs a year.
The British aircraft engine maker is promising full technology transfer and local IP rights for India’s fifth-generation AMCA programme.
After the arrest of Nicolas Maduro, oil and gas prices are set to continue fluctuating this year due to geopolitical issues, analysts say.
With exports hitting a record US$825 billion and a spate of new trade pacts, India is finding success diversifying away from the US.
Films in Indian cinemas could be screened for a shorter period before they move to Netflix’s streaming platform, an association warns.
The death of ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia may have boosted voter support for her son Tarique Rahman, who is contesting in the election.
With Asia accounting for four of the world’s six costliest weather disasters in 2025, experts urge investment in climate resilience.
Rahman could help consolidate the BNP’s position as the dominant electoral force, while tempering a volatile political climate, analysts say.
Experts warn of wider repercussions, including efforts by importers to divert shipments and renewed strain in US-India trade talks.
The approval for Al Hind Air and FlyExpress to operate in India comes amid mounting calls to challenge the dominance of Air India and IndiGo.
The new law, which will end years of near-exclusive state control, could unlock stalled investment and boost nuclear capacity, analysts say.
Shipments rose 19.64 per cent year on year to US$2.51 billion in November, reflecting a successful diversification push, analysts say.
India halted visa services from its Chittagong mission after violent protests, underscoring its concern over security and stability.
A tariff wall will soon separate protected partners like CPTPP members Singapore and Malaysia from exporters facing a shutout.
His claim of Delhi’s election interference comes days after a leader of the 2024 uprising in Bangladesh was shot in Dhaka.
The BJP has latched on to the crowd chaos during Messi’s visit to West Bengal to demand the resignation of the state’s chief minister.
Figures from one district in Bihar show thousands living with HIV, contrasting sharply with India’s broader success in cutting infections.
India’s parliament is debating a new law to allow staff the ‘right to disconnect’ from workplace communications after their official hours.
The lower rupee is helping Indian industries that have been absorbing tariff losses in the hopes of a US-India trade deal, analysts say.
Brussels is looking past India’s ties with Moscow to secure a vital economic win, with analysts predicting a deal within months.
India’s largest airline grounded nearly 3,000 flights last week, showing how easily a staffing crunch at one carrier can paralyse the sector.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s leadership crisis threatens to undermine its advantage ahead of the February election, analysts say.
India has to balance meeting its defence needs from Russia and managing its trade ties with the US as tariffs continue to loom.
Fraudsters leveraging India’s cost advantages and skilled workforce create a systemic risk for legitimate businesses, analysts warn.
