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Trade Tensions and India’s Growth Outlook: Navigating the Crosswinds

India’s Chief Economic Adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran, recently cautioned that new U.S. tariffs, some as high as 50%, could shave 0.5–0.6% off India’s GDP growth in 2025. While this may seem like a modest adjustment against a projected growth rate of ~6.5%, the implications reach far deeper. Global trade realignments are not just short-term speed bumps; they represent structural forces that …

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Beyond the Balance Sheet: Why Cultural Integration Defines M&A Success

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often evaluated by their financial outcomes—synergies, cost reductions, and revenue growth. Yet, beneath these metrics lies an often-overlooked factor that can make or break a deal: cultural integration. When two companies merge, it’s not just their balance sheets or operations that come together but also their people, values, and ways of working. If left unaddressed, …

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